How to Defend a 2 on 1 in Hockey

[@AlongTheIceHockey]

Love this video! People don't talk enough about 2-1 strategy! Half of people just say to dive and the other half just say don't dive 😂

[@Train2point0]

haha thanks and so true 😂

[@DSVII]

I just pulled off your tips in a coast game! Thanks Jay! I feel like my game has taken a next step this year from your vids

[@Train2point0]

Happy to hear it. ECHL is a solid league, keep up the progress you'll be in the AHL in no time👊👊👊

[@wolfeusmc2011]

Definitely keep being responsible and playing the fundamentals. If you have the nerves and the steel you'll make it to be a third pair in the show. Best of luck friend 🤞

[@wolfeusmc2011]

Also just make sure if you're not on the Cincinnati Cyclones don't embarrass us my guy lol. 🥂 cheers

[@boscostick4427]

I have tryouts tomorrow and i needed a refresher on 2 on 1’s so i looked it up and saw your video and immediately clicked on it knowing it would be help :) thanks man and keep up the amazing work!😊

[@Train2point0]

Good luck and thank you 👍

[@boscostick4427]

@@Train2point0 thanks man we did a 2 on 1 drill there and i did well

[@Pavel_Engines]

Fantastic video, Jason. Thank you!

[@Train2point0]

My pleasure 👍

[@Rudi-o3o]

This is great thanks

[@ArnoldBru]

Excellent strategy Jason, thanks !

[@Train2point0]

👍👍👍

[@RockLord8615]

Thank you Jason, this was very helpful 👍👍👍

[@Train2point0]

Glad to hear it 🔥

[@realfortnitebro3622]

Thank you so much Jason! This helps me alot. I have a question. Next year I wanna go to body contact but i dont know any mechenics were to hit and how to not get hit. Thank you.

[@Train2point0]

Happy to help! Perhaps I will do a body contact video in the future here or check out the 2.0 members community on Facebook and spark this discussion!

[@realfortnitebro3622]

@@Train2point0 Great video for me. =)

[@henrikgustafsson9333]

Thanks for the video. Question: Lets say my right as D is the strong side, like in your video, as in that guy have the puck, again as in your video. But if the other forward also have the blade as in another strong side(without puck) do you play it the same or more focus in trying to keep the pass from happening and giving the goaly more ”open view” to focus on the actual strong side, as the example? Just trying to figure that out because as soon as the puck change side that is also the strong side in this theory.. stopping your goaly from changing side and keep a decent view seems like a good bet.

[@thequestlivetolearntolive.8555]

Awesome thank you

[@Train2point0]

You are very welcome.

[@Pizzaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

Haha I thought about your tactics when I played defense last night . Helpful! Can you make some more videos . About defense . Like all aspects . Board control etc . Thanks

[@Train2point0]

For KZbin, potentially at some point. If you want a deeper dive check out Train 2.0+.

[@mattraven69]

Okay so the technique i have down. How do i stop getting scared when they skate at me?

[@Pavel_Engines]

Gap control. If/when you are confident in your backwards skating, you can stay closer to the player as they are entering the zone. The worst thing you can do is be inside your blueline when the forward is not even at center ice. When you are not comfortable skating at speed, you give up the gap and the player has more space and options to attack outside-in, attack through middle, or pass. There will be times you are skating backwards and the forward is about to go past you. You must be comfortable doing a 180 and skating along side him to keep the forward outside. The blade switch through the heels was very well done by Duncan Keith in his prime. You can find video is his doing the technique. I don’t know what it’s officially called.

[@Train2point0]

Great explanation Pavel. Officially it's called a pivot. But gap control is crucial.

[@mattraven69]

i love you all so much

[@duckrayy1814]

Hi Jason, i just joined a spring hockey team and i have some anxiety because they are all better than me. But ur tips have been really helpful. Also are u training at the richmand ice center, I am also training there for spring hockey

[@Train2point0]

Always best to focus on what's in your control. Working hard, having a good attitude and playing with confidence, enjoy it. I am there from time to time. Feel free to say hi👍

[@neverheardofyou]

1. The shooter can always have 2 options if u are in the middle. 2. If you get too close to the player who has the puck he will either shoot or pass immediately. 3. Block the pass and leaving the player with the puck only one option, shoot.

[@Train2point0]

Bingo.

[@SirMikeyV]

Great video

[@Train2point0]

Thanks Mikey 👍

[@drzoltanvajo142]

Excellent!!

[@Train2point0]

Thank you 🙏

[@user-pw5do6tu7i]

my favorite thing i would do as the defensemen is fake charge the puck handler. 2 or 3 crossovers, maybe open the hips and bring the stick, then hard commit back to pass option. messes with their OODA loop, looses them about 10ft of ice as they coast down. If they rush the pass I can normally pick it up and go the other way 5on3. Even if the pass does get through, i knew thats where i was ending up, and can get the stick check off.

[@Train2point0]

haha love the head games.

[@Thedonron12]

McDavid: enters the zone Defensemen: help

[@Train2point0]

Facts.

[@shadow_crne1030]

What are you talking about?! I'd love to hone my skills against Connor McDavid .........

[@oL5re9re55ion]

I play beer league in which the skill level is pretty low (including mine). Would you say that in a 2 on 1 I should pressure the puck carrier more than play the pass, assuming that their chances of making a good pass are low?

[@Train2point0]

Context dependent but sounds like a good option if that is the case.

[@ilnurmadiarov]

Great video, thank you! You played in Russia? That’s pretty cool, I’m from there

[@Train2point0]

Yes I did! 👍💪💪

[@douglasruddick9656]

I like that Jason 😊

[@ossihurme7572]

What's with all the laying down you see in today's NHL? Often D-men just end up playing themselves out of the following situation.

[@Train2point0]

More advanced. Very effective way to take away time and space while covering both options. As you said can take yourself right out of the play when it's not done properly.