Here are three videos. Now that I have figured out my camera, I will try and shoot more video an see what I capture. Please ignore my commentary.
It is always fun to watch video with your daughter or son. It is also a really good learning tool for them to see what they did well and where they could have made another choice. Each video has different pieces of hockey.
Video One: A Decent Power Play (best viewed full screen)
Good point use. Nice passing. Outcome is 2 shots on goal and 1 that goes in.
Video Two: A Couple of Breakdowns (best viewed full screen)
Slow to back-check. No physical contact in neutral zone. Puck sent the wrong way.
This video is helpful so players can visually see what broke down and mentally think about what to do next time.
Video Three: A Simple Check (best viewed full screen)
I really don't think big checks or aggressive hitting belong in the youth game. You might notice that in the rest of my blog. Physical play is part of hockey and should remain in the game and the check should be used to get possession of the puck. A check should also be well controlled by the player as not to take themselves out of a play. A bad check leads to a penalty or can create a 5 on 4 because the checking player aggressively takes THEMSELVES out of the play. This is just a good basic check. You can help your child understand a check doesn't have to be over the top and basic physical contact is all they really need use to break up a play especially around the neutral zone.
You almost don't notice the effective subtle check on the far boards but the player is check off the puck and control changes.
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