Basic Hockey Defensive Strategy and Positioning | NHL 101

In the NHL101 we talk basic defensive strategy, positioning and tactics. What are hockey players supposed to do in the defensive zone? This is the answer in its most basic form. There are plenty of different styles of defense that teams will employ but it all starts here with the basics.

As always, if you have questions do hesitate to leave a comment!

[fastronaut]

I don’t even play hockey, but now I know how to play some great defense. Insomnia squad

[kjbren]

Once you eventually run out of 101 videos, it would be cool to see you apply this kind of content to clips from actual games

[AnHourOfWolves]

As a D man since I was a child, this is a pretty good basic intro to D positioning! Strong work.

[richiroproductions]

man... this is why we're having a bad season- you didn't do this video in the pre-season for them to follow and practice! :) Thanks for doing this video!

[Camdenhockey]

This is an excellent video, clear and concise explanation! Great for first time coaches or young hockey players. Thanks for this!

[TheTruth]

Really great 101s, I’ve watched 2 so far and have a much deeper understanding of the sport!

[learnwithhur]

I always knew a channel like this was needed. You took my idea, but did it so much better! Thanks for all the information!

[ilycharr]

thank you so much!! i’ve been trying to teach my little cousins some of the basics and they won’t really understand how i try to explain! thank you so much 😊

[bobbyhernandez]

thank you so much! been playing sports all my life but new to Hockey! the visual references help a ton.

[alp]

Im just getting into EA NHL and have very little to no idea what im doing. This is helpful

[luckyhaskins]

great stuff. My Son is the only rookie here In Calumet Michigan on the 10u squirts. first practice he could not stand up on skates. Now he has his first game assist, and is skating pretty well considering it has only been a couple months. The other boys have takin him in and help him along. Awesome stuff.
So he is playing defense. All of our 10u teams have good offensive skills. But all of them break down fast on defense. lol. My son and I are focused on playing good D to give our team the edge this season. This is an excellent video for us. Our boys are doing good keeping it in the offensive zone, but the breakaways are not well covered yet. We will be watching your vids bud..THANKS!!

[carnagegames]

Thank you for providing the content! I’m 47 and will be playing my first game this week. I’m sure I’ll make many mistakes, but at least I’ll know where to stand!

[jeffg.]

Really well explained and great visuals!

[jimmysohi]

He is the best explained.












He is the best explaining dude.😃😅

[zeebaa]

I'm a Seattle resident and kraken fan, but I appreciate rocking the red. Grew up in the DC area

[kidt]

Also going behind your own net uses the net as a blocker for protecting the puck and also if the opposing player chases you behind the net, in the break out you’ll have that odd man rush possibility with their guy stuck chasing rather than being in a defensive position.

[Adam_Ella]

These are great for the younger kids I coach. Great job and thank you!

[prongATO]

A really good example of this defensive philosophy is really easy to see during penalty kill/PP. (minus one player on D, of course)

[Rymann_]

Awesome video! Love the analysis but I can't help but think the timing has to be more than just coincidence due to the way the Kraken have been playing defense lately.

[cambodianriverpig]

During the 2nd period, does the LD becomes the RD only for the 2nd period? or does he have to switch to the other side to remain LD?