How to Check a Hockey Player
Although this is one of the most physical aspects of a very physical game, the act of checking does have a purpose and to use it correctly you must show your opponent the respect he deserves. Coach Tom Martin shows how to make a check and how to take a check all the while maintaining a high level of sportsmanship.
NHL All-Star Forsberg is not only a great physical presence on the ice but he is a premier playmaker as well.
Richter, a former NHL All-Star goaltender and Stanley Cup Champion will have his New York Ranger jersey retired in January 2008.
A former first-round draft pick of the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1967, Coach Martin has spent more than 40 years playing and coaching hockey.
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Puck Handling
Coach Martin teaches the importance of puck control. Control the puck. Control the game.
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Goaltending
Coach Martin & Mike Richter offer up tips & drills to help keep the puck out of the net.
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Peter Forsberg Interview
NHL Superstar Peter Forsberg of the Philadelphia Flyers sits down for a unique Q & A.
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Two on One
Kris Draper tells you how to execute & defend the 2-on-1 break.
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Backward Skating
Coach Martin shows you why skating backwards is a key to your hockey skills
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Balance
Adam Graves calls balance a key to successful hockey. Improve yours with these drills.
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Checking
Adam Graves offers up the keys to giving and receiving clean checks.
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Combination Drills
Coach Martin offers up a set of drills to help make you a complete hockey player.
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Faceoffs
Kris Draper teaches you to win faceoffs on both ends of the ice everytime.
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Multi Station Drills
Coach Martin offers up a set of drills that will take your game to the next level.
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One on One
Adam Graves & Curtis Joseph give tips on scoring and defending on the 1-on-1 break.
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Pass Control
Coach Martin teaches you the keys to handling offline passes with your hands or skates.
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Practice
Coach Martin coaches the coaches on structuring your team's practice sessions.
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Shooting
Adam Graves & Kris Draper talk about the keys to shooting. Learn how to shoot to score
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Specialty Skills
Adam Graves offers up tips to improve your overall hockey game in this advanced lesson.
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Three on One
Adam Graves & Mike Richter teach you the keys to a successful 3-on-1 break.
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Turning
Coach Martin teaches you to improve your overall hockey play by improving your turning.
Heisman winner Doug Flutie's tips on the physical and mental strength needed for the W.
