tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318114674018619890.post3985658524263117502..comments2023-08-27T07:43:56.566-07:00Comments on Hockey Tips: How to Play Defence One-on-OneUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318114674018619890.post-22507198140132030912013-10-15T04:57:35.223-07:002013-10-15T04:57:35.223-07:00Thanks a lot. There are a lot of blog/website with...Thanks a lot. There are a lot of blog/website with tricks and tips for forward players, but only few things about defensemen. <br />Defensemen are not in the highlights as the scorer or the goalies. This is an ungrateful role, but essential.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318114674018619890.post-60755595814316221702012-03-19T10:58:43.417-07:002012-03-19T10:58:43.417-07:00Agree with anon, as a long time defender I never l...Agree with anon, as a long time defender I never like to leave my stick fully extended out to the defender. If you show him just how far you can reach, any smart forward will stay out of reach, plus if you only have one hand on the stick you won't be as quick with it.<br /><br />My tactic has always been to hold my stick with both hands, and lull the forward into closing into my range. Once Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318114674018619890.post-76833836044900602852012-02-10T11:29:43.438-08:002012-02-10T11:29:43.438-08:00All good advice except for keeping your stick out ...All good advice except for keeping your stick out in front on a one on one. Hold the stick with one hand off to the inside of the ice at about 45 degrees to clog the passing lane. It also gives the forward the illusion of more of a gap than he actually has enabling you to give a sweeping poke check when he gets too close, ala "taking the candy". By keeping your stick out in front youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318114674018619890.post-76465940325224609472012-02-07T23:16:26.621-08:002012-02-07T23:16:26.621-08:00Great tips! As a newer player, any help or tips ar...Great tips! As a newer player, any help or tips are a great learning experience. I especially like the idea of watching the hips of the oncoming forward. I have been left wondering how he just got past me so easily many times. I will be trying this trick out during my next game! Thanks for the awesome posts.DavidChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08450758102013022596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318114674018619890.post-85339750851125388852012-01-28T06:06:24.012-08:002012-01-28T06:06:24.012-08:00Thanks for the advice, it really helped.Thanks for the advice, it really helped.Zacknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318114674018619890.post-29411567235842564212011-03-03T15:13:49.545-08:002011-03-03T15:13:49.545-08:00great reviewgreat reviewAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com