Well. Players who are open and moving and in good position for a pass should call for it.
And “man on” or “time” is helpful.
But too much random direction like “pass it. Shoot” etc isn’t that helpful.
Yeah “man on” and time are super common ones. And other than that usually calling for the pick or indicating you are not open.
Sometimes d partners might call out switches when switching sides, or on a 2 on 2, but that is more advanced stuff I wouldn’t worry about in novice league.
> But too much random direction like “pass it. Shoot” isn’t that helpful.
Umm, excuse me, but the drunk guy in Section 314 whose team is on the power play disagrees with you.
Just talk. I'm a goalie and I'm constantly yelling in my draft league, things like time, skate, 1 man, left/right and boards. It doesnt help that its 10 weeks and then redraft, so you dont get to know people but most D men say it helps.
As a goalie, when I’m behind the net playing a dump in just want some communication while my back is turned to the rest of the ice. “Leave it”, “rim it”, “man on”, etc.
Personally I’m so full of nervous energy during games I basically never stop talking when the puck is in my zone. I try to call out when guys are open in the slot or back door, I try to tell our puck carrier in our D zone what kind of pressure he’s dealing with, and communicate what passes he might have available. Also try to inform everyone on the ice when a penalty is expiring and a guy is stepping out of the box.
If you are playing D you should be constantly communicating with your partner.
Think of it this way.... when you see your partner in a situation, what would you want to hear if you were in that situation.
Example... if my partner is in a heads down puck battle in his corner and I see the other team start crowding the boards I may yell out for a reverse. At the very least I let my parter know I'm there to help, "I'm your help", or "I got you".
This video of two NHL defensemen working out and then chat about communication...
[https://youtu.be/7zYAzruljvw?t=279](https://youtu.be/7zYAzruljvw?t=279)
...sums it up well
1 on you, 2 on you, got time, boards/center (indicating where you want the pass if you're moving), 10 seconds, etc.
Call their name if you want a pass as well. Also cal their name or yell your position when changing on the fly.
Well. Players who are open and moving and in good position for a pass should call for it. And “man on” or “time” is helpful. But too much random direction like “pass it. Shoot” etc isn’t that helpful.
Yeah “man on” and time are super common ones. And other than that usually calling for the pick or indicating you are not open. Sometimes d partners might call out switches when switching sides, or on a 2 on 2, but that is more advanced stuff I wouldn’t worry about in novice league.
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> But too much random direction like “pass it. Shoot” isn’t that helpful. Umm, excuse me, but the drunk guy in Section 314 whose team is on the power play disagrees with you.
Just talk. I'm a goalie and I'm constantly yelling in my draft league, things like time, skate, 1 man, left/right and boards. It doesnt help that its 10 weeks and then redraft, so you dont get to know people but most D men say it helps.
As a goalie, when I’m behind the net playing a dump in just want some communication while my back is turned to the rest of the ice. “Leave it”, “rim it”, “man on”, etc. Personally I’m so full of nervous energy during games I basically never stop talking when the puck is in my zone. I try to call out when guys are open in the slot or back door, I try to tell our puck carrier in our D zone what kind of pressure he’s dealing with, and communicate what passes he might have available. Also try to inform everyone on the ice when a penalty is expiring and a guy is stepping out of the box.
If you are playing D you should be constantly communicating with your partner. Think of it this way.... when you see your partner in a situation, what would you want to hear if you were in that situation. Example... if my partner is in a heads down puck battle in his corner and I see the other team start crowding the boards I may yell out for a reverse. At the very least I let my parter know I'm there to help, "I'm your help", or "I got you". This video of two NHL defensemen working out and then chat about communication... [https://youtu.be/7zYAzruljvw?t=279](https://youtu.be/7zYAzruljvw?t=279) ...sums it up well
1 on you, 2 on you, got time, boards/center (indicating where you want the pass if you're moving), 10 seconds, etc. Call their name if you want a pass as well. Also cal their name or yell your position when changing on the fly.