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[@Director414]

Imagine having coaches like this when you were young!

[@maggio556]

Right? I was in middle school and had coaches that would shoot the puck at your head if you were just standing around and didn't have two hands on your stick. Ya, we had helmets on, but in the 80s I swear if you didn't have natural talent, the system couldn't be bothered with making you better, they just send you to house league. I see all the tools that are out there now and it is nuts. Heck, i'm watching these videos for pointers at 47 just because my one team needs me to pay D and I have only had to cover it, not play it on the regular.

[@kevinrenn9123]

I grew up playing and never had any coaches. I've had my son playing in a coached program since he was 6 and he's already better than me. I wish this guy was closer, my son is a teenager now and gets irritated when I make him sit and watch videos, lol

[@scottman572]

Except you aren't allowed to coach now or teach breakouts etc at young age. Hockey Canada defines what can be "Coached", drives me nuts to see Peewee kids not knowing where to position etc because they weren't allowed to be taught that when younger.

[@kevinrenn9123]

@@scottman572 You still have a leg up on USA Hockey which prohibits teaching checking until bantam. And wait, I can't say 'bantam' anymore, it's 14U now

[@scottman572]

@@kevinrenn9123 That's Canada as well it's all u9 u11 etc No contact at all except for specific leagues much later

[@runestorm6052]

Excellent. I'm 36 and just learned something. These kids are blessed to have such a great instructor.

[@eastcanshan]

So happy to see this. Learned this skill in the early 1980s as a young player learning the contact aspect of playing defence. It's ridiculous how many NHL defencemen don't do this basic skill today. Glad to see it being taught to the young players.

[@itrainhockey]

Thank you!

[@kevbn909]

This is why smart forwards chip and chase

[@bryanbell9089]

All of this man's videos are extremely well done and very helpful 👏

[@itrainhockey]

Thank you.

[@KP-dd2ci]

"Ilya - take a knee!"

[@jean-ericrioux4726]

I started playing hockey very late at 22. Never had hockey classes. This is really good information, and well explained. ''Pivot must be done at the very last moment' . I think I understand my problem now. Thanks !

[@Jack-cj4ru]

What age are you now and how is it going for you?

[@AnHourOfWolves]

Really enjoyed this, it is super helpful. I'll practice this in the future.

[@itrainhockey]

Awesome!

[@Jacktors]

“Idiot take a knee “ Awesome!

[@troyclayton9981]

Im learning to skate , i have been skating for 14 months, its difficult. Taking the opportunity to watch these videos has made me progress a lot better. If i won lotto, i would invest in learning from this man . I can't afford lessons , so been self taught is not good, i guess i can only try and learn from others while skating and having free advice unfortunately

[@grindTIME1985]

I'm mid 30's and learned how to play ice hockey a few years ago... this content most definitely is super informative and helpful.. Everyone give it a thumbs up for this great content!

[@itrainhockey]

Awesome!

[@joshuaannear5886]

This is perfect. Ive been trying to explain this exact scenario to some friends. Thankyou

[@itrainhockey]

You are welcome. I'm glad to hear you are sharing iTrain Hockey videos with your friends. Thank you for all your support!

[@joshuaannear5886]

@@itrainhockey you are an absolute legend, show and explain things so well.

[@itrainhockey]

Thank you!

[@itrainhockey]

Thank you. It's been a long road to mastery but I am very happy with the top tier level of hockey fundamentals I've put out in service to the hockey community. Hope to see you on the ice next time!

[@justaman5490]

Playing left defense, in these situations I kept my stick across my body toward middle ice and used to put my right hand up to head level that way with all that noise it looks blocked to most forwards. Usually they would then take the outside letting me and my partner (the boards) pinched off that rush. To me as a defenseman the +/- stat was more important than my actual point totals. I loved playing defense. Great video, great coaching.

[@itrainhockey]

You got it!

[@andersborum9267]

Also play left defence and use the same technique after picking it up from another defence player. It's great to see this aspect taught as well, great content.

[@justaman5490]

@@andersborum9267 The more tools in the chest the better mechanic you can be.

[@itrainhockey]

@@andersborum9267 Thank you!

[@henrymorrey4150]

No one understood what you just said, this is for children lol

[@arvidurs]

This great! Love the D-man series! Keep em coming please :)

[@djmips]

Some NHLers should watch this video.

[@pakwaichan3732]

he is a very good coach

[@billh4121]

Excellent lesson!

[@kmedzinski]

Just started playing at slmost 40years...Just Love your content 😊

[@alphamale1228]

Simple rule for defensemen...PLAY THE PLAYER, NOT THE PUCK.

[@itrainhockey]

You got it!

[@motogig7803]

Good advice leave the path along the boards open then close that door. You as the defense man youou try to control the entry point the best you can then slam it shut.

[@itrainhockey]

You got it!

[@stevenfredericks9844]

Great job demonstrating!

[@kevintimanson6019]

Excellent! Thank you.

[@Lyosha9869]

Great stuff coach!

[@CoconutsGlow]

Great online lesson, right here. Not enough good D-men out there! This will surely help.

[@donmiller2885]

Great training.....great content.

[@godalmighty5331]

Ace, great skating Aiden and cool strong coaching Coach. Peace.

[@user-bf8cy4im2r]

Случайно наткнулся на кнопку, которая включает синхронный перевод на русский язык. И теперь просто наслаждаюсь видео-уроками этого потрясающего тренера...

[@itrainhockey]

Право на. Скрытые субтитры доступны в обучающих видео iTrain Hockey.

[@user-bf8cy4im2r]

@@itrainhockey Спасибо большое. Мой шестилетний внук, который второй сезон серьёзно занимается хоккеем, воспринимает видеоуроки только этого прекрасного тренера...

[@itrainhockey]

@@user-bf8cy4im2r Удивительно!

[@user-bf8cy4im2r]

@@itrainhockey Да, внук занимается в детской хоккейной академии московского ХК Динамо им.Чернышёва...

[@itrainhockey]

@@user-bf8cy4im2r Потрясающий!

[@lightweave]

Nice and good explanation! Should have seen this years ago. 😄 Thanks for sharing!

[@ArnoldBru]

Do you have any vids training advanced players? Awesome teaching.

[@itrainhockey]

Sure do, on the Members Only portal on the website www.itrainhockey.com One Year Membership or Team Membership or Monthly Membership.

[@bobsmith8124]

This coach is a game changer

[@itrainhockey]

Thank you!

[@XxSontoxX]

Nice good Job!

[@itrainhockey]

Thank you.

[@AyazGilyazovKazan]

Да Кайф

[@easy56wedge]

That is coaching!

[@ETfilms100]

Man my wrist hurts seeing how fast he moves the stick with one hand

[@colbygenovese8274]

When holding ur stick ur arms and stick make a triangle. What he means by shoulder to body is get in there

[@gthrow4687]

Good stuff, but complicated for this age?

[@nicholaspatti1526]

Excellent video.! Play the man not the puck ! .

[@wayne3340]

Great video, great coaching, but what if they started calling obstruction they way they are supposed to?

[@Aaaaaaaaajdudbwhw]

ILYA TAKE A KNEE!

[@henrymorrey4150]

This guy is a guru

[@GazaFloatilla]

Uh. Do that to jagr Ya right

[@paulrath7764]

In other words, keep them to the outside

[@itrainhockey]

You got it!

[@heyitspumpkinz7255]

ilya rn 😢

[@user-fx9gi8em9l]

ilya rn

[@wtranger3767]

Jesus this is painful

[@nattyboom4444]

Common sense taught me that when i was 10.

[@cclem213]

YOU MISS ALOT......THE IDEA OF KEEPING YOUR OPPONENT ON THE PERMITER.. Letting them shoot from outside . EXPLAIN THE IMPORTANCE AT ALL TIMES. ALSO ...... Stick on stick checking is PARAMOUNT. STICK ON THE ICE AT ALL TIMES , matching the opponents stick as closely as possible... COACHES STICK IS OFF THE ICE MOST OF THE TIME... POOR SKILLS... NOT A ENTIRE PACKAGE. Stick on stick checking is a VERY IMPORTANT SKILL MOST DONT UNDERSTAND... THIS is Ok for kids learning at a LOWER LEVEL, I guess, BUT WHY NOT TEACH THEM SOME SKILLS, not just the OBVIOUS PLAY of keeping your opponent WIDE..... LOW SKILL LEVEL BY THE COACH.

[@danielgreen4336]

😆

[@cclem213]

@@danielgreen4336 I agree... YOUR FUNNY...

[@KP-dd2ci]

Much better with the use of caps...your comments are now readable.