How to Play Defense In Hockey - 1on1's Like Niklas Hjalmarsson

How to Play Defense In Hockey - 1on1's Like Niklas Hjalmarsson

Niklas Hjalmarsson is one of the best defensive defensemen in the NHL. And in this video, we examine his patterns for great shut down defense on 1on1's. We look at his Sneaky Stick Pattern, his O-Zone Angle, and his Fearless Gap. Top Performers in the NHL have better patterns of skills than others. At Train 2.0 we are showing these secrets to our Members. If you'd like to learn more, check out:

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[volcanope]

It's so simple yet so frustratingly effective

[ogden]

This is fantastic coaching! This honestly tells me what I (middle-aged start beer league D) have been doing wrong (i.e. everything! Crossovers, always skate backwards, fear gap ;--) i owe you.

[nukethemoon]

I finally have proof to show people he’s one of the best in the league!!

[shadow_crne]

Managing distance and speed while defending is crucial for me that "sneaky stick" technique look VERY useful, can't wait to try it out. Thanks for helping me polish my game.

[hockeyhacks.]

The Hjalmarsson Flow is a beautiful thing.

[MJas]

you really need to ditch the loud music.  cant hear it over you talking...also, maybe some way to identify the player you are talking about when you are talking about him?  I have no idea who the heck this guy is and you show example after example of one of the 10 players on the ice...

[besttrickshots]

Make a goal scoaring pattern of Erik Karlsson for defensman

[sharonf]

He plays defense the way it's supposed to be played. I would take one Hjalmarrson over 12-Duncan Keith's.

[AnHourOfWolves]

No crossovers? When did that happen?!?

[eliteicehockeyanalysisnorc]

No recognition for my video, or concepts? Haha

[RecklessRick]

im curious, why are pro players taught not to do crossovers while skating backwards?

[jacofan]

He looks like he's fencing with his stick.