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As hockey has evolved at the highest levels in recent years, players have become less identifiable with specific positions and more identifiable with versatile skill sets. The NHL has become position-less in some senses, with all five skaters on the ice able to seamlessly change roles on the attack or defense instead of being pigeonholed into forward or defense mindsets. As a result, the recommendation at youth levels is clear: build players who are comfortable being attack-minded regardless of where they are on the ice.
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Q: Why can't my 12U player shoot the puck with any authority?
A: There's no 12U player who can shoot the puck like Brock Boeser yet, so don't panic. Most kids just don't have the combination of shooting technique, physical strength and/or time and space to fire a good, accurate shot consistently. Modern sticks help, but almost every 12U player struggles with getting the puck to the net forcefully. With that said, here are some ways to help 12U players increase their shooting and scoring efficiency.
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Cameranesi shares gold-medal
goal-scoring tips |
 Dani Cameranesi is a scoring machine. The Minnesota native and forward for the NWHL's Buffalo Beauts tallied 357 points in high school and 201 points at the University of Minnesota, along with five huge points (3 goals, 2 assists) en route to 2018 Olympic gold for Team USA. Here are some of her goal-scoring secrets.
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| While competition is a big part of youth sport, what competition means to adults and to kids isn't always the same. At 12U, coaches and parents need to keep kids focused on process over outcomes. It is the effort and striving that teaches the real lessons.
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