How To Walk The Blue Line As A Defenseman

In this video we are breaking down how to walk the puck across the blue line, why we want to do it this way, and progressing the skill for more advanced play!
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If you watch defensemen at the highest levels you can see they are great at finding shooting lanes on net. They are able to do this by getting their eyes up and recognizing the open options. Also they do a great job getting to the middle of the ice to be able to see more of the net as well as spread the defending team apart to create gaps in their coverage. In this video we are breaking down the main components of receiving the puck, getting our eyes up, walking the puck to the middle, and getting a shot on net. We hope you enjoy!

[@ryanbey4460]

This channel is tragically underrated. Deserves way more eyeballs. Love the content.

[@Nsahockey1]

Thank you for the kind words! Share as much as you'd like

[@drunkviggo7263]

Yes he is good bro. I first saw him on Instagram.

[@dominikhron]

3:45 that shot is nuts! ))

[@Nsahockey1]

Not bad eh!

[@jfb.8746]

Great explanations and quality

[@phillipthompson5027]

Love that hip opening drill. Can't wait to give that a try next time I'm on the ice.

[@Nsahockey1]

Glad this brought you value! Let us know how you go with the drill!

[@chase8477]

i was trying to learn how to walk the blue line better and was having a hard time until i found this vid. it really helped me to understand how to do it better.

[@Nsahockey1]

Always happy to share what we know and see players and coaches benefit from it!

[@takatohenry5435]

thank you so much!

[@Nsahockey1]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mgibson1133]

After coming back from a knee injury, a drills like these have helped me regain confidence in my knee and help me progress in my jr career.

[@Nsahockey1]

Knee injuries aren't easy to recover from. Great job sticking to the recovery plan and getting back out there!

[@chrismichalak1046]

Great video. I’m coaching my 12u team tonight and this was exactly what our team needs! 🙏

[@Nsahockey1]

Glad to be able to help!

[@snakeeyes037]

This old dog appreciates your video. Very clear and well done 👍

[@Nsahockey1]

We're all young at heart lol

[@1N2345]

Really like the last drill!

[@stuartegrin7543]

Outstanding

[@pythockeytraining6580]

Great video!

[@Nsahockey1]

Thanks!

[@teddymortensen9609]

great video very underated channle

[@m.fheagle3286]

Great content. Please keep these explanations coming.

[@Nsahockey1]

Appreciate the support. Outlining the next season.

[@AlviAU.]

good job

[@jerryb232]

Holy shit what an incredible video, and the progression from basic skills to advanced make it simple to apply in practice or games. I wish you still made content, well done!

[@Nsahockey1]

We still do! Been a bit busy playing but next season soon to come.

[@nazmiimtiyaz527]

thank you so much for this

[@johnkennedyjr4036]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@medigapinsurancecarriers]

Very good video!

[@Nsahockey1]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@jefferykatheline2495]

great video! do you have a tip/video on what to do at the blueline when the forechecker/defender is agressive?

[@Nsahockey1]

Not yet, but will have to make a tech tip next season for this!

[@dan3307]

Excellent video. Seems like most videos on KZbin reflect on the offensive game or the position of forwards or even skating, passing, shooting, etc. But most don't reflect on positioning either in the O or D zone or things like gap control. Offensive hockey is great to see...who doesn't love a between the legs goal or a Michigan, but as the saying goes - Defense wins championships. When you look at players like Cale Makar, Roman Josi, or even younger guys like Moritz Seider, puck possession by defensemen in each part of the ice (D zone, Neutral zone between blue lines, O zone) is key to general puck possession as well as both preventing goals and creating scoring chances. This video is extremely helpful for one just starting his hockey journey as it helps me understand why these players perform the way they do in certain situations.