BASIC OZ STRUCTURE
(Jan 2017)
Until the 1970s, most hockey was played with more structured positions for the length of the ice.
The Soviet team taught us that this wasn’t the best way to play and modern offensive systems today do not use this system.
Today, for most coaches, talking about offensive positioning is not a matter of talking about center and wings, but rather talking about three interchangeable positions, F1, F2 and F3.
In the offensive zone, forwards should work to maintain a triangle. This arrangement has several important features:
· There are always multiple passing options with multiple angles on the net
· There are puck support options at every position
There are a couple things that should be considered during offensive zone play.
· Maintain a presence in the “scoring area” in front of the net. At least one player should remain out front to collect rebounds, receive passes and force defenders to respect your position.
· Get open for a pass. Continue moving to find “soft spots” on the ice where you have time and space to receive a pass and make a shot.
· Support the puck carrier. The player who is closest to the puck carrier should balance the goals of being open for a pass and in the scoring area with the need to support the puck carrier and be available if he drops the puck, or is tied up on the boards.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Role Of Centre In OZ:
When carrying the puck the center looks to pass to one of his/her wings.
If the center does not have the puck, they should trail the puck carrier at the top of the circle and look for a back pass.
Role Of Winger In OZ:
If carrying the puck, wingers should try to break into the zone around the top of the circle.
If not carrying the puck, wingers try to get and stay open when skating into the zone.
Role Of Defensemen In OZ:
In general, the role of the defensemen in the offensive zone is to keep the puck in the zone.
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