3 Rules of Hockey (prevent high risk turnovers)

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Skill:    Game knowledge and strategy

Purpose:    Prevent costly turnovers and Goals Against

1) Last Man Back CAN'T Lose the Puck

• You can pass it
• You can carry it
• You can shoot it
• You can dump it (as a last resort)

2) Go With the Flow of the Puck

• Let the puck tell you which way to go with it (even if it is back to your zone)
• Don't force the puck right back into traffic, regroup and look for support
• Look for support and threats before you get to the puck
• Look for support and threats after you pick up the puck
• The puck is a lot easier to handle when you pick it up in the direction it is going.

3) In a Battle on the Boards Approach from Defensive Side

• On the boards you are responsible for your attacker - don't let him out with the puck
• If a battle is lost you can recover to the defensive side of the battle ahead of the attacker
• If the battle is won you can quickly get to the offensive side of the battle for support
• Losing a board battle from an offensive approach gives the other team a head start toward your goal