Training
bukač hockey

ON-ICE TRAINING
The concept of BUKACHOCKEY training is based on more than four years of working with players of all levels of ice hockey. Our work has seen successful results at international level – gold, silver and bronze medals from World Championships and Olympic Games. Hockey is a dynamic sport and its training concepts evolve every day. BUKACHOCKEY training concept evolves depending on which direction international hockey is heading.

BUKACHOCKEY coaches teach players not only in Europe, but also in Canada and the United States. Dr. Luděk Bukač and Mgr. Luděk Bukač hold presentations at hockey symposiums all around the world.

BUKACHOCKEY training is based on combination of indidivual skills training and hockey IQ training. It is our target to make players improve their hockey thinking while their skills also thrive during practice. Reading of the game and reacting to its flow is what separates individual players one from another.

We are able to dramatically improve and automatize skills of individual players. It is, however, necessary that players use their improved skills during games. Skills training without the player having to think on the ice doesn't have as much effect. Each player's identity, hockey thinking and creativity is key to a successful and effective practice.

BUKACHOCKEY TRAINING CONTENTS

Power and finesse skating with puck carrying
Acceleration following a change of direction
STRIDING – power skating
Balance control – open solutions and decision making
Reading of and reacting to the game and motion
Shot following a deke
Shot from behind a player
One-time shots
Deflections and rebounds
Basic dekes and moves
Drive to the net
Puck control below the goal line
Puck control in the corner
Chemistry, off-the-puck positioning
1-on-1 defensive play along the boards
Defensive play in front of the net
Shot blocking
2-on-2 (3-on-3) zone play

BUKACHOCKEY TRAINING SYSTEM
BUKACHOCKEY camp participants are divided by the head coach into groups by their physical dispositions, performance and first language. There are 4 to 7 players in each group. The head coach is able to move players from one group to another in case a move is needed.

During practice players are attended to by 5 to 8 specialized coaches. Each of the coaches is specialized in a certain skill.

Practice is always adjusted to skill level of a certain group. During practice, activities are made over to become as effective as possible and to have effect on each of the players in the group.

OFF-ICE TRAINING – BUILDING ATHLETICISM

The target of the off-ice training is to build a disposition for complex game motion. We are building athleticism while making players improve their hockey thinking.

What is complex game motion?