DEFENSE SKILLS and TACTICS

Brad Werenka’s progressions for Playing Defense, protecting D side, positioning , active stick, Battling, staying low and strong on skates. Drills progressions: 1. 1 vs 1 Protect the dot - no puck - Gap control, contact, “stick and stay“ 2. 1 vs 1 Protect the dot with puck 3. 1 vs 1 Defensive side - using stick and body 4.