Puck Recovery On Rim

 

Retrieving a puck off a rim is not an easy job and is not a job that a lot of players enjoyed. But the board work is such a crucial part of the game right now that you have to craft everyday
 

For this blog, we will look at 5 key points you need to focus and don’t need a coach to be next to you telling you what to do technically. The purpose behind this idea is for you, to master the key points and becoming an habits, for coaches and players.

 

 

In this video, we will see in the same situation, 5 seconds apart, a recovery by a defenceman and, by a forward off the breakout. Notice that both, don’t have the same level of pressure and are not doing the same play. Both both applied most of the key points and moved the puck toward the offensive zone. Next time you are watching a NHL game, try to count how many times in a game, players receive a pass or retrieve a puck off a rim. It could be equal strength, power play and penalty killing.

   

Five key points when teaching this technique are:
 

1. Scan the ice
2. Body position
3. Shield the puck
4. Push off the wall
5. Move the puck

  

Below, I’ve outlined a four-drill that you can use to help your players work on the passing on the side. All drills can be found in the CoachThem Marketplace so you can easily add them to your personal playbook.

 

 

 

 

DRILL VIDEOS: Click on drill below to view video!

The below Practice Plan can be found in our Marketplace under Puck Recovery On Rim.

 

1. Puck Recovery On Rim - Getting Off The Wall

 

• F1 rim to F2.
• F2 use skate and body has a shield. Push off with the wall from the pressure.
• F3 (C) cut inside and receive the puck. 
• F4 will time himself and receive the drop pass from F3. 

  

 

2. Puck Recovery On Rim - Going Down On Rim And Up

 

• F1 rim.
• RW going through the puck engage a tight turn on catch goes up and BO.
• Rw feed F2 who receive pressure from F1 and goes for a shot.

 

 

3. Puck Recovery On Rim - Push Off With The Wall

 

• F1 rim to F2.
• F2 use skate and body has a shield. Push off with the wall from the pressure.
• F3 receive puck and shot.
• F4 blocking F2 and after goes for moving screen. 

 

 

4. Puck Recovery On Rim - Catching And Shooting

 

• F1 receive a rim from low player. Could time himself. 
• Working on forehand to backhand. Going up.
• F2 receive a pass and give back to F1 for a quick Shot.

 

 

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Blog by CoachThem Contributor, Mitch Giguere

Mitch Giguere, ChPC, is the father of four children and a passionate hockey coach, currently working for the Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod (KHL). Previously, he worked with the Rink Hockey Academy in Winnipeg, and was the video coach for the Winnipeg Ice (WHL). Mitch has his High Performance 2 from Hockey Canada and has an Advanced Coaching Diploma (NCCP4) from the Canadian Sports Institute. You can follow his popular video breakdown on Instagram/Twitter @Coach_Mitch85 and Facebook Behind The Bench for more great hockey content.