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quotes[0]='To get up from a laying down position, turn to your side and <em>throw</em> the bottom leg under you.  This will pop you back up onto your knees and allow you to get up easier.  Practice it!'

quotes[1]='Goalies, get into your stance and explode when the puck comes to you.'

quotes[2]='Many players think that playing defense means you can\īt score. The best defensemen are the ones who can play good defense and be offensive minded at the same time.'

quotes[3]='Always keep your head up and be aware of your position.'

quotes[4]='Many successful NHL teams use the form of defense called the trap. This is a neutral zone trap with the objective of shutting down the other teamīs attack in the neutral zone and keeping them out of your zone. '

quotes[5]='When a player forechecks it means he puts a lot of pressure on an opposing team in the offense zone to try and create scoring chances for his team. He looks for the other team to turn over the puck. This means hard checks in the corners and good puck work. '

quotes[6]='Avoid offsides - An offside is when a player crosses the opposing team\īs blue line before the puck does and play is whistled down. The best thing to do is wait until the puck passes by continuing to move your feet and weaving across the line. '

quotes[7]='Goalies, avoid a Delay of Game penalty.  This penalty is called when a goalie shoots the puck over the glass and into the crowd. This is not allowed because goalies could keep on doing this all game and waste play time. A player of the same team has to serve the penalty for only 2 minutes.'

quotes[8]='An interference penalty is when a player decides to trip or hook or simply push around another player who is nowhere near the puck at the time of the infraction. This will result in the player getting a 2 minute penalty'

quotes[9]='If you find that your aggressiveness has led you into a fight, there are a couple techniques that are essential for survival. Grab the jersey of your opponent\īs punching arm around the shoulder to decrease his ability to throw a punch. Tuck your chin and nose into the shoulder of the arm that is holding onto your opponent. '

quotes[10]='Very often when a team is playing poorly, they are not executing the basic skills of hockey - skating, passing, and shooting. If a team is not meeting expectations, try to refocus on the basics and work from there. Often, players make the game more complicated than it really is.'

quotes[11]='Make it a rule that all shots in practice must hit the net (since you can\īt score if don\īt hit the net and it gives your goalie more practice) and keep the shots low.'

quotes[12]='It is essential to follow through on a backhand. By pointing the point of your stick for a follow through, you will increase your accuracy and it will give you more snap in your wrists providing you with more power.'

quotes[13]='Hand positioning is important for a backhand.  Ideally, you want to keep your hands a comfortable length apart and maybe even lower your bottom hand a little to increase your control.'

quotes[14]='When deeking a goaltender, you must be able to fake both ways - on your forehand, as well as your backhand. So when using the backhand, make sure you have the puck on the base of the blade.'

quotes[15]='The best way to succeed in taking slapshots is to keep one hand further down on the shaft of the stick so you can get some power.'

quotes[16]='Proper timing is the key to making a slapshot work.'

quotes[17]='When performing a slapshot, remember to slide your bottom hand down the stick a little farther than your normal grip.'

quotes[18]='Practice your snapshot -- this is the best shot for scoring!'

quotes[19]='A player needs to be very selective with their shots.'

quotes[20]='When taking a wristshot, your weight and puck should start off your back foot. As your weight slides to the front foot, the puck should be rotating from the heel of your stick to the toe. The puck should be released as it crosses your front foot and your weight should be completely transferred to your front foot.'

quotes[21]='Most players prefer the slapshot to any other. What many fail to realize is that the wristshot has a better chance of going in the net because it has a much quicker release than the slapshot. Wristshots can be taken from anywhere.'

quotes[22]='A good centerman needs to be effective on faceoffs because a faceoff can often result in a good scoring chance. A center that can get through cleanly will be able to attack a defense that is flat-footed and set up a good scoring chance.'

quotes[23]='A center needs to be both offensive- and defensive-minded, as well as have superior playmaking skills to move the puck to wingers.'

quotes[24]='Every goalie needs work on their angles. Make three lines - one on the right boards, one on the left, and a line in middle. Rotate through the lines and make sure your players are shooting from the outside and from the angle. It is a natural tendency for a player to drift toward the middle to get a better scoring chance but remember this drill is for the goalies.'

quotes[25]='No deeking in practice! Shoot the puck! Very seldom do forwards actually have a breakaway and so seldom that your goalie will face them (you hope). Make your players shoot during the drills since it is more applicable to a game situation.'

quotes[26]='Wingers, remember to backcheck!'

quotes[27]='As a right winger you need to make sure you don\īt leave your man open off the draw. There is nothing wrong with being aggressive, but leaving your man open could lead to a quick, unexpected counterattack.'

quotes[28]='The winger is absolutely responsible for the defenseman on their side and that defenseman should never be allowed to get a shot.'

quotes[29]='To increase efficiency while you skate, remember to bend at your knees and not the waist.'

quotes[30]='As a coach, make sure you don\īt limit your right-handed players to right wing and your left-handed players to left wing. Some players find it easier to play their off-wing because it allows them to cut across the middle and now be on their forehand. Let the players decide where they are most comfortable.'

quotes[31]='By backchecking, a forward creates many more opportunities for the team, thereby helping out the defense by picking up a player from the neutral zone.'

quotes[32]='Not only should you never allow your players to speak to the referees (except for Captains), but you should never make a scene in front of your players. It distracts them from the game and they will lose their focus. There is plenty of time between periods and after a game to tell them what you really think.'

quotes[33]='The best way to condition your players AND have them improve their skills is to establish competition.'

quotes[34]='Wooden sticks are traditional and give you a better feel for the shot. Aluminum sticks are much lighter and let you do better puck handling.'

quotes[35]='When it comes to drinks before a hockey game, water is the best, with Gatorade or juice coming in second. Stay away from sodas.'

quotes[36]='Many players enjoy chocolate bars and candy before games. When preparing for a game stay away from these items because they are not reliable sources of energy. Foods such as pasta are good sources of energy as well as fruits and vegetables. Have both protein and carbohydrate in your pre-game meal, with only a little fat.'

quotes[37]='Many people think that if you play a sport, you\īll be in shape in no time. This is partly true, but with hockey, like any other sport, you need other exercise as well as healthy eating to develop a stronger build.'

quotes[38]='To help maintain your stamina, always drink water during a hockey game as well as before you play.'

quotes[39]='Inflamed elbows are not to be messed with. If you injure your elbow, always ice it and make sure the swelling goes down before you play again. Falling on it could risk greater injury of the career-ending type.'

quotes[40]='When a player gets to training camp in September and is out of shape, he will most likely be overlooked as a vital player. Off-season workouts are crucial to improving your hockey skills because they keep you in shape for the upcoming season.'

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