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		<description>The latest tips, drills and skills from PlaySportsTV.</description>
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			<title>Legendary Michigan Coach Red Berenson Talks Hockey (article)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Red Berenson, who played 17 seasons in the NHL and has won more than 650 games as University of Michigan head coach, offers advice to youth hockey players, parents and coaches. 
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:58:50 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Practice Hockey Drills at Game Speed (article)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Youth hockey players learn to get comfortable with the fast pace of the sport when coaches run game-speed hockey drills. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:32:58 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>How to Play Hockey: Pulling the Goalie (article)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ A youth ice hockey team that pulls its goalie can treat the situation like a power play. The coach wants to make sure his players understand the strategy during practice.  ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:32:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>How to Play Hockey Special Teams (article)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ A youth hockey team works for opposite results when it is on the penalty kill and the power play, but each special teams unit can benefit from the same philosophy. Former NHL defenseman Curt Giles explains aggressive special teams play.

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			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:32:27 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Hockey Coaching Tips for Forming Power Play Lines (article)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Young players must learn how to play hockey power plays. Here are hockey coaching tips for involving all of your team&#8217;s players.
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			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:32:13 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>10 Important Hockey Rules (article)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ These 10 hockey rules will get your beginners started on learning the sport.
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			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:31:34 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Hockey Skating: Skating Drills for Mites and Squirts (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ This video presents some great hockey skating drills for younger players. A youth coach demonstrates the skills and explains how to use the knee drop, superman and barrel roll skating skills to get young players comfortable on the ice. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:32:08 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Hockey Skating: More Skating Drills for Mites and Squirts (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ This video offers some great ideas to help younger players improve their hockey skating, suggesting a variety of activities such as turns, hops and skating on one foot. The idea is to make it fun while the kids work on their hockey skating skills. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:30:12 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Hockey Skating: Forward Skating Stride (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ This video breaks down the mechanics of skating forward in hockey. These are great tips for a beginner learning basic hockey skating techniques. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Hockey Skating: Backward Skating Stride (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ In order to play hockey, all players must be able to skate backwards. When playing defense, it's an essential skill. In this video, a youth hockey coach breaks down the proper hockey skating technique for the backward skating stride. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Hockey Tactics: The Breakout (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Getting the puck out of your defensive zone is one of the keys to winning hockey games. In this video, a youth coach breaks down the hockey tactics for executing a successful breakout from the defensive zone. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Hockey Skills: How to Receive a Pass (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Learning to receive a pass is one of the most crucial hockey skills for youth hockey players to develop. This video demonstrates both how to catch a pass and then either move to make a pass or shoot the puck. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Hockey Goalie: Shuffle Step for Positioning (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ A hockey goalie must stay in the ready position, facing the puck at all times. This video demonstrates how goalies use a basic shuffle step, with their stick on the ice, to move across the crease while always remaining ready for a shot. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Hockey Goalie: How to Prepare the Crease (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ If you have ever wondered why a hockey goalie appears to be messing up the ice around the crease before the start of a game or period this video explains why. The key is making the area right around the goal less slippery so the hockey goalie can move without slipping to make saves. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Hockey Goalie: Cutting Down the Angle (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ A hockey goalie can reduce the amount of open net by coming out of the goal a bit, thereby cutting down the angle so the shooter has no opening. This video demonstrates the technique. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Hockey Equipment: Get Outfitted (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ For hockey beginners, this video offers an introduction to the most important pieces of hockey equipment worn by youth players. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Hockey Skating: How to Stop (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Learn how to stop on a dime while skating. In this video, a youth hockey coach demonstrates the proper technique for stopping. This is another important hockey skating skill that beginners need to master. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Hockey Shooting: Snap Shots (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ The snap shot is a quick shot that is a cross between a wrist shot and slap shot. In this video, a youth hockey coach demonstrates the proper hockey shooting technique needed for an effective snap shot and explains why it's a great shot for beating the goaltender. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Hockey Drills: Basic Passing Drill (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Here's a great drill for youth hockey players to work on their  passing skills. In this drill, players receive the puck with one hand and pass with two. This is one of the simplest hockey drills, but also a great one to improve passing technique. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Hockey Drills: Stickhandling Keep-Away Game (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ In this video, coach Guy Gadowsky demonstrates one of the best hockey drills designed for mite and squirt players. This keep-away game allows the players to work on stick handling skills while another player tries to knock the puck away. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Hockey Skating: How to Skate with a Stick (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Once you've mastered the basics of hockey skating, it's time to learn how to skate with a hockey stick. This video demonstrates the proper technique for skating with a stick, an essential hockey skill for youth players to know. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Hockey Tactics: Offensive Zone Face-Off (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Face-offs in the offensive zone are a great opportunity to get a quick shot on net or gain control of the puck on a power play. This video demonstrates the basic hockey tactics involved with taking a face-off in the offensive zone. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Hockey Shooting: Redirecting Passes (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ An effective hockey shooting technique is to redirect a pass so it goes on net. This video demonstrates a simple play where the defense pass the puck from the blue to a forward down low, who redirects the pass into a shot on goal. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Hockey Shooting: Deflections and Tip-Ins (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Deflections and tip-ins shots are some of the most effective ways to score goals in hockey. In this video, a youth hockey coach provides some great hockey shooting tips for screening the goaltender and redirecting shots on goal. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Hockey Skills: How to Control the Puck (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ When learning how to play ice hockey, stickhandling and puck control are two of the most important hockey skills to master. In this video, a youth hockey coach explains the fundamentals of proper stickhandling. ]]>
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			<title>Hockey Goalie: Basics of the Butterfly Slide (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ The butterfly slide is a hockey goaltending maneuver across the goal mouth. In this video, a youth coach explains the proper technique for a hockey goalie attempting to gain maximum coverage of the net. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Hockey Equipment: How to Choose Skates (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Having the correct-sized hockey skates is essential for youth hockey players. This hockey video provides a variety of tips to make sure you select hockey equipment with the proper size and support. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Hockey Drills: Simple Stickhandling Drill (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ A youth hockey coach shows one of the most effective stickhandling hockey drills in this video. This drill can be done anywhere, and the player can use simple objects like a tennis ball. This drill is great for helping youth players improve their basic stick skills.  ]]>
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			<title>Hockey Skills: Poke Check (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ For a defenseman, learning to poke check is a great stick skill to have. This video shows the proper technique for poke checking (in which the defender pokes the puck away from the offensive player) and explains the importance of hockey skills such as this one.  ]]>
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			<title>Hockey Shooting: Backhands (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ This video breaks down the proper technique for shooting backhands. When it comes to hockey shooting, the backhand is a highly effective shot that youth players should develop and practice as it's a great way to score goals. ]]>
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			<title>Coaching Hockey: Fun with the Puck (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ When coaching hockey with very young children, it's important to incorporate fun activities with learning hockey skills. This video offers some great ideas for fun activities that you can do with just a puck. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Hockey Skating: Sled Dog Race Drill (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ This popular drill is important for building lower body strength for hockey skating. This video breaks down the concept and demonstrates how one player pulls a teammate along the ice like in a sled dog race. ]]>
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			<title>Hockey Skills: Proper Stance (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ One of the most important hockey skills for youth players is to understand a correct hockey stance, with knees bent and weight properly over the toes. In this video, a youth hockey coach breaks down the fundamentals of a good hockey stance. ]]>
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			<title>Hockey Goalie: Freezing the Puck (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Hockey goalies will frequently need to freeze the puck to force a stoppage of play. This video explains the technique and provides a quick introduction to why and when a hockey goalie should cover the puck and force a face-off. ]]>
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			<title>Hockey Goalie: Playing the Puck (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ A hockey goalie does not just stop shots on goal, they must also develop some basic puck handling abilities. This video demonstrates a couple of scenarios in which goalies might come out of the net to handle the puck. ]]>
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			<title>Hockey Skating: Crossover Start (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ From a dead stop, a youth hockey player can use the crossover step to quickly transition into a fast, powerful stride. This video shows you how to do a crossover start and explains why it's so important in hockey skating. ]]>
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			<title>Hockey Equipment: Picking the Right Helmet (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ In this video, some great tips on hockey helmet sizing and picking the right helmet are provided for youth hockey players. Safety is the biggest factor when selecting hockey equipment. ]]>
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			<title>Hockey Drills: Partner Stickhandling Drill (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ For all hockey players, being able to control the puck is a very important skill. One of the best stickhandling hockey drills, it teaches players to keep their heads up as they move the puck around a stationary teammate.  ]]>
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			<title>Hockey Shooting: How to Shoot a Slap Shot (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ When it comes to hockey shooting, the slap shot is probably the most exciting shot you can take. A big swing is not necessary for the slap shot, but a lot of practice is required for beginners. A youth hockey coach shows you how to improve in this video. ]]>
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			<title>Hockey Skating: Overspeed Drill (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ This hockey skating drill is great for both warm-ups before a practice or game and for conditioning. The video demonstrates how to do this simple drill incorporating cross-overs and forward skating. ]]>
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			<title>Coaching Hockey: Let Kids Play (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Princeton University men's hockey coach Guy Gadowsky offers some important tips for coaching hockey in this video. Guy says it's essential that youth hockey coaches allow young players to play games during practice and learn to enjoy the game of hockey. ]]>
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			<title>Hockey Skills: How to Hold a Hockey Stick (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ One of the basic hockey skills for youth players to learn is the proper way to hold a stick. This video demonstrates and explains how to hold a stick so your ready for passing, shooting or just skating with a stick.  ]]>
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			<title>Coaching Hockey: How to Run an Effective Practice (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ This video offers some great tips for coaching hockey from a veteran coach. He suggests to keep your players moving at all times and never let kids stand around watching. ]]>
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			<title>Hockey Skating: Push-Pull Drill (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ To develop a strong, powerful hockey skating stride, try the push-pull drill demonstrated in this video. This is a great drill for youth players who want to improve their hockey skating skills on the ice. ]]>
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			<title>Hockey Tactics: Defensive Zone Face-Offs (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Defensive zone face-offs can present a dangerous situation for the defense and an opportunity for the offense. This video looks at some of the hockey tactics involved when the face-off is deep in the defensive zone. ]]>
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			<title>Hockey Equipment: How to Lace Skates (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ This video provides some great tips for beginners on how to properly use their hockey equipment. Proper skate lacing is critical to good skating and important for youth players learning how to play hockey. ]]>
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			<title>Hockey Goalie: Goalie Ready Position (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Here's a great overview for young players interested in learning how to play hockey goalie. This video explains the basics of the goalie ready position if you're going to use the butterfly technique, which is the predominant style of goaltending today.  ]]>
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			<title>Hockey Skills: How to Stickhandle (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ This youth hockey coach breaks down the proper techniques and skills for learning how to stickhandle in this video. Stickhandling is one of the most important hockey skills for young players to develop. ]]>
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			<title>Hockey Skating: Changing Direction (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Hockey players must be able to quickly transition from skating forward to backward. This video explains how to pivot and master a fast transition in hockey skating. This is another important skill for kids who want to learn how to play hockey. ]]>
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			<title>Hockey Drills: Stickhandling Chaos Drill (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ In this video, coach Guy Gadowsky demonstrates one of our favorite hockey drills for mite and squirt players. This drill is great for working on stick handling while skating, and also for learning to keep the head up while skating.  ]]>
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			<title>Hockey Shooting: How to Shoot a Wrist Shot (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ The wrist shot is perhaps the most basic shot for youth hockey players to learn first. This video breaks down the technique for you and shows you the most important hockey shooting mechanics. ]]>
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			<title>Coaching Hockey: Having Fun with Young Kids (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ This video presents some great tips for coaching hockey and helping young players develop agility and basic skating skills. The idea is to make the process fun while starting to teach basic hockey skills. ]]>
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			<title>Hockey Drills: Passing Progression Drills (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ This video demonstrates three great hockey drills for developing puck skills and improving passing. The players must make and receive passes from a stationary position, under pressure and while skating forward and backward. ]]>
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			<title>Hockey Shooting: Keep Your Shot Low (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ In this video, a youth hockey coach explains why keeping the puck low when shooting will increase the chance of scoring a goal significantly. It's a great tip for improving your hockey shooting skills. ]]>
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			<title>Hockey Skills: Passing Basics (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Passing the puck is one of the most important hockey skills that youth players must develop. This video demonstrates proper fundamentals for passing, as a youth hockey coach breaks down the three steps to a strong pass. ]]>
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			<title>Hockey Tactics: Face-Offs (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ The keys to winning a face-off, as this video demonstrates, are reading your opponent, having a plan, and getting leverage. A youth hockey coach explains the hockey tactics you need to think about before the puck is dropped. ]]>
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			<title>Hockey Goalie: The Butterfly Technique (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ This video provides a great introduction to the butterfly technique for a hockey goalie. In this video, a youth hockey coach breaks down the technique and explains why it's so effective for goaltending. ]]>
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			<title>Hockey Equipment: Choosing a Hockey Stick (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ This video provides some great tips on how to pick the proper hockey equipment for youth players. It stresses the importance of picking a shorter stick for younger players. ]]>
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			<title>Hockey Skills: Stickhandling While Skating (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Once a youth player has mastered basic stickhandling while standing still, try the drill in this video for a more advanced skill. This video breaks down the basic hockey skills needed to stick handle while skating and provides some great tips for youth players. ]]>
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