Why this is an ideal hockey play:
1. Attacking the opponent while always being a threat to shoot or pass. Read & React!
- If Max had in his head he was going to shoot or going to pass the play wouldn't be as good. Max was ready to do both based off of what he saw in front of him.
2. Recognizing time and space while on the ice.
- Max recognized he had room to skate the puck until the defender committed to him.
3. Drawing the opponent to the puck carrier, then dishing the puck to an open man.
- Timing is everything. Once he recognized the defender had committed to him, he was able to pass the puck to the open man. In this instance the open man was in prime scoring position. Which is the ultimate goal when making plays.
4. Working hard to get open.
- Klein beat his opponent to an open area of the ice which allowed him to easily receive this pass.
5. Last but not least, hitting the back of the net!
- Hit the net! Start with your habits in practice, it's better to miss your spot toward the middle of the posts than toward the outside.
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