Bad Hockey Coach

Really, really bad advice for hockey players of all ages.

[Bad Hockey Coach @TheBadCoach]

Goaltending is all about reactions, not positioning. Depth and angle don’t even matter.

[Bad Hockey Coach @TheBadCoach]

If you’re not taking 6-8 PIMs per game, you’re not competing hard enough.

[Bad Hockey Coach @TheBadCoach]

Take shorter strides.

[Bad Hockey Coach @TheBadCoach]

“Man to man” d-zone:

[Bad Hockey Coach @TheBadCoach]

This is perfect defence! Just do this on every point shot, and your goalie will love you.

[Jason Botchford @botchford]

so you want to be a goalie? one of the craziest edler plays of all time

[Bad Hockey Coach @TheBadCoach]

This is perfect strategic team defense. By giving the puck carrier two equally great options, you confuse him to the point where he can’t execute a good play.

[Bad Hockey Coach @TheBadCoach]

If you’re not challenging the shooter at least this much, you’re not trying. #GoalieTips

[TopFlightHockey @TopFlightHockey]

Righties, you're going to want to check out the link below!!
https://t.co/kqVjOIpWrG

[Bad Hockey Coach @TheBadCoach]

When defending a 2 on 1, always take the pass. Take it so aggressively, you skate right over to the open player and give the puck carrier a full breakaway.

[Bad Hockey Coach @TheBadCoach]

When defending a super-skilled player, charge directly at the puck. It didn’t go well this time, but usually it works.
https://t.co/G8HSGkf7b2

[Jeff Veillette @JeffVeillette]

Pretty sure Elias Pettersson ended Ryan Strome's life at the end of the first period tonight

[Bad Hockey Coach @TheBadCoach]

UPDATE: it’s the middle of the off season and nothing is happening in hockey anywhere, but @TheBadCoach will be back soon with some downright horrendous advice for hockey players of all levels. Keep your head down, kids!

[Bad Hockey Coach @TheBadCoach]

Warmup is for the players. Just try to rip it top shelf, and the goalie will deal with it. He’s going to face those shots in the game anyway.

[Bad Hockey Coach @TheBadCoach]

When someone says a hockey player has good wheels, this is what they mean:

[Bad Hockey Coach @TheBadCoach]

Body checking key points:

- Head up, hands down

- Lead with your shoulder

- Make contact approximately 3 feet from the boards

- If possible, drive your shoulder directly into his head

- If you see the players numbers, make sure you finish your check hard into the boards

[Bad Hockey Coach @TheBadCoach]

Textbook 2-on-1 defense by Washington. Give them all the passes they want, and back right into your goalie. #SmartHockey

[Bad Hockey Coach @TheBadCoach]

Warmup is for the players. Just try to rip it top shelf, and the goalie will deal with it. He’s going to face those shots in the game anyway.

[Bad Hockey Coach @TheBadCoach]

How to line up for a D-zone faceoff:

[Bad Hockey Coach @TheBadCoach]

To improve puck control, always watch the puck when stick-handling.

[Bad Hockey Coach @TheBadCoach]

Always stay square to the puck. #GoalieTips

[Bad Hockey Coach @TheBadCoach]

If you want the puck, keep your mouth shut and tap your stick on the ice.