CHALK TALK: Wall Play Drill Progression

Join Detroit Red Wings NHL Skills Coach, Dwayne Blais, from the NSDA as he guides us through a comprehensive wall work progression drill, essential for hockey players at all levels. This drill focuses on enhancing players' abilities to handle the puck off the boards, a crucial skill in-game scenarios.
DOWNLOAD THE PDFS FOR THE DRILL PROGRESSION HERE:
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The progression is broken down into three main parts:
Basic Skills and Single Player Focus: Players work individually, practicing picking up the puck off the boards with a focus on proper technique and body positioning.
Two-Player Collaboration: The drill advances by incorporating two players, focusing on teamwork, quick off-the-board plays, and finding the shooter.
Two-on-One Scenario: In this progression, an element of competition is added, simulating a two-on-one game situation, encouraging players to apply the skills learned in a more dynamic context.
Dwayne emphasizes the flexibility of the drill, encouraging coaches to adapt the structure to meet their team's specific needs and levels. The aim is to make players more comfortable and adept at managing the puck during wall work in actual games. Explore, be creative, and customize the drill to fit your team and watch your players thrive on the ice! 🏒🥅