The Hockey Development Pyramid does not insert "Thinking" into it, although it happens when one begins to use Team tactics. Coaches must balance deliberate and random *Game like " practice. Players aquire their Hockey Intelligence between the ages of 10-14
I have become convinced that small and large area games must become a key part of the modern hockey coaches practice. By using a "teaching games for understanding" approach coaches allow players quality practice opportunities where they can read and react, use individual and group tactics use/develop technical skills skills so they can perform at their best.
The Hockey Development Pyramid does not insert "Thinking" into it, although it happens when one begins to use Team tactics. Coaches must balance deliberate and random *Game like " practice. Players aquire their Hockey Intelligence between the ages of 10-14
wkozak2009 2 years ago
I have become convinced that small and large area games must become a key part of the modern hockey coaches practice. By using a "teaching games for understanding" approach coaches allow players quality practice opportunities where they can read and react, use individual and group tactics use/develop technical skills skills so they can perform at their best.
coachsuds 2 years ago