Ice Hockey
Video Review Decision Tree
Rehearse decision-making by walking through video clips and naming the best option
20 min
10 clips reviewed with a decision called before the outcome plays
Intermediate
Why this drill
Builds toward rehearse decision-making by walking through video clips and naming the best option.
Instructions
- 1Pause game film at the moment a decision needs to be made, such as pass, shoot, or carry.
- 2Call out the best option out loud before continuing the clip.
- 3Play the clip forward and compare your call to what actually happened.
- 4Discuss why the actual choice worked or a better option existed.
What to focus on
Naming the decision before seeing the outcome to build real-time judgment.
Recommended reps
10 clips reviewed with a decision called before the outcome plays
Common mistake
Waiting to see the outcome before deciding, which does not build in-game speed.