Off-Ice Hockey Skill Training

[@michaelmartino1762]

I've played hockey for 15 years but recently due to injury via a broken knee and hip I had lost my game and developed some bad habits. I started playing again and thanks to this video I've started to find my game again, I'm getting closer to being the puck moving defenseman I used to be. Thanks a bunch for helping me.

[@CoachZac]

No, I mean the same length to where it is on your body. So you are right, it should be a little shorter. Meaning that if your stick comes up to your chin on the ice, your dryland stick should come up to your chin as well.

[@natemiller7992]

I love your videos.... They really help me! Is it possible that you could make a video on off season hockey workouts? If you could, that would be great.

[@TheSbondo007]

I have never heard the part about the ball of the stick end being placed in the middle of the hand. I always see videos and just assumed that was proper placement, the placing of the stick on the edge of your hand. Great tip, that I will bring into my bag of tips, thanks.

[@CoachZac]

You bet! Lots more in our Free Hockey Workout program: FreeHockeyWorkout.com

[@CoachZac]

If you want to really take your hands and skill to the next level, you need to control the puck with your top hand and your bottom hand is for creativity. As you move up in levels you need to have proper technique if you really want to excel.

[@CoachZac]

@Matt Smith - that isn't necessary but if you want to rotate that stick in ONCE in a while, that is fine.

[@fameandfootball3892]

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[@fineman3141]

His name struck fear into hearts of men

[@danfrey3472]

I have a question. You say your dryland stick should be the same length as your ice stick but you are taller on skates then on tennis shoes. Shouldn't the dryland stick be a little shorter?

[@CoachZac]

Awesome man, keep working hard and training hard!

[@ttpostmail]

Great video man!

[@CoachZac]

Yup, you get to rotate your wrists better that way.

[@mattsmithis]

Would it be a bad idea to use a stiffer heavier stick while doing shooting and handling drills?

[@CoachZac]

Thanks

[@crumbly2946]

Can you tell me how to get a better snap shot

[@shark225]

I'm working onthe stick handling moves and dekes

[@CoachZac]

Thanks brother!

[@ryanmathieson6075]

When stick handling on ice and shooting is it better with no wax or with wax??

[@pointsofhonesty]

Great video, thanks!

[@ryanmathieson6075]

When you are shooting do you still put your hand on your knob?

[@СлавящийЗвезды]

Thank you!!

[@DOUBLE00cam]

Should ur off ice stick be the same curve has your on ice stick?

[@pablosanchez9843]

Hey my stick is not the same as on the ice I do this on purpose cause the skate gives some height so I try to get that height off the stick

[@CoachZac]

Pablo Sanchez yes, that is exactly what I am talking about. Your stick should come up to the same height on the ice and off the ice meaning that your off-ice stick should be smaller because you don't have skates on. I probably didn't do the best job explaining this.

[@Les3puttsQC]

what is the surface your playing on ?

[@tombarni6009]

... and most of all: Where the heck can one find such kind-of-polished surfaces??? Your drills are EXCELLENT, you really do a GREAT job!!

[@buckst3r13]

If I'm shooting at home with a shooting pad (obviously without skates on), will this be a dramatic difference from how my shot will feel on the ice an inch or so taller with skates on? Thanks beforehand for any advice anyone has to offer.

[@CAVEMANsean]

Yes "off ice training" is going to feel different once you're on the ice in terms of foot work. But your hands don't feel any different and since the point of the drill is quick release shots it will work well (with minimal foot work like this it won't be too hard to do it on the ice) hope I helped buddy (I know I'm a bit late lol)

[@heyitzbae3460]

If my off ice stick is the same lenght then my on ice stick, is it going to affect me a lot when I go on the ice or it will just be a little adjustment?

[@CoachZac]

You want your off ice stick to be shorter, it should come up to the same place as your on-ice stick. So IF your on-ice stick comes up to your chin with your skates on, your off-ice stick should come up to your chin with your skates off.

[@UndauntedJohn]

I just posted my first hockey training video, its my setup. Please go take a look as I will be posting much more, and keep in mind that it is my first video, thanks!

[@CoachZac]

Check out our website. You can download an entire off-season and in-season program for free.

[@CoachZac]

Leave any questions that you have below and I will do my best to get around to answering them. -Zac

[@TheSpidermanJerry]

COOL

[@pimrapashjirarataungkul2046]

I am a forward

[@CoachZac]

Push your top hands away from your body. It just takes practice, there isn't any secrets, just practice.

[@bogdanyankowski5188]

1:35 - 4:30 (note to self

[@CoachZac]

They aren't as good as they could be if you aren't using the right technique. Sorry bud.

[@thegoalieexperiencethegoal3298]

Audio sucks

[@CoachZac]

Thanks for the help haha

[@zhockey136]

thank you

[@CoachZac]

My pleasure! Now go put it to good use! That is the key. Also grab our free workout program which has way more training: FreeHockeyWorkout.com