TRAINING DEFENDERS

Training like professional players

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Elite training program for defensemen heading towards the NHL draft or a professional contract

  • An event focused on gaining new information and skills for the specialized position of defender
  • Always only for 12 selected talents.

Special Trainings is an advanced training program focused on the development of hockey players who want to approach the level of junior and professional hockey. This program offers not only technical improvement, but also a clear vision of how a player can differentiate themselves and specialize in their role on the team.

In today's hockey, it is difficult to make a name for yourself with universal skills alone. If you already have a chosen position and want to move your game to a higher level and give yourself a chance for your hockey future, then it is essential to master specialized principles and skills for a specific position. If you were worried about how to develop further, you don't have to anymore. We will show you everything you need for your rapid progress and a completely different understanding of the game, so that you become indispensable for your team. Let's go..

specialized training for defenders

The training program focuses on the key skills needed for the defenseman position. By mastering these principles, you significantly increase your chances of succeeding in professional hockey in the future.

personal feedback with video analysis

Each player receives detailed video feedback. We analyze their game, identify key areas for improvement, and show how these aspects will take their performance to the next level.

Recommendations for personal development

In cooperation with the coaches, players not only receive recommendations on how to improve further, but also a specific direction in which to develop their playing style. We consult on which role in the team the players are best suited for

Become a key player for your club

training program:

Defensive part

  • positional play
    Correct positioning towards the opponent, space control
  • Body play
    Board fighting techniques, blocking
  • Puck removal
    Puck removal and puck removal techniques without fouls
  • Playing in your own zone
    Controlling the space in front of the goal, removing blocks
  • Communication
    Verbal and non-verbal communication with teammates
  • Playing in a weakened position
    Covering the space, active stick to stop passes

ofensive part

  • setting up an attack
    creating the right position
  • passing and setting up an attack
    screening the court, different variations of setting up (under pressure)
  • mid-zone transition
    effective transfer of the puck from the mid-zone to the attacking zone
  • playing on the blue line
    controlling the puck, fake shot, holding the blue line, supporting the attack
  • power play
    controlling the game from the blue line, deciding when to shoot and pass
  • communication
    verbal and non-verbal communication with teammates

SHOOTING FOR DEFENDER

  • preparation of position
    correct body and puck position in hockey
  • using flexion during short and long stretches
    creating a window between the body and the hands
  • accuracy and speed of shooting
    reaction time between receiving a pass and releasing the shot
  • shooting under pressure
    simulation of various match situations
  • shooting from different types of passes
    different speeds of passes, but also different directions (to the front or back foot)
  • shooting during a power play
    shooting from the first, on the touchdown, fake shot

How be a part of selection?

  • Either send us your training or match video
    (send videos to akce@lzhockey.com).

  • Or come and test your skills at our training (call or write in advance).

    → We will evaluate everything and contact you for further steps.

  • +420 775 909 027
    Po-Pá | 11:00-17:00 h.
  • akce@lzhockey.com
    Odpovíme do 24 hodin.

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Price for event / defender

4500 Kč (€180 )

SCHEDULE:

  • Trainings led by certified LZ Hockey coaches

DAY 1.

  • 1x training on ice - special defenders
    training od specialized defender's skills
  • 1x training on ice (together with forwards)
    game situation
  • 1x off ice training
    working with your body
  • Video-meeting - special defenders
    Analysis and comparing with game situation

DAY 2.

  • 1x training on ice - special defenders
    training od specialized defender's skills
  • Game
    Bringing new information into the game
  • evaluation and feedback
    Movement analysis, role recommendations to advance into professional hockey

DATES

 

  • 24.-25.5. | Plzeň
  • 21.-22.6. | Plzeň

How be a part of selection?

  • Either send us your training or match video
    (send videos to akce@lzhockey.com).

  • Or come and test your skills at our training (call or write in advance).

    → We will evaluate everything and contact you for further steps.

  • +420 775 909 027
    Po-Pá | 11:00-17:00 h.
  • akce@lzhockey.com
    Odpovíme do 24 hodin.

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