Fundamental skill development for Timbits U7 hockey

Hockey for 5- and 6-year olds is about teaching and developing the basic skills of the game

Timbits U7 Skills Matrix

The Long-Term Player Development Model places Timbits U7 hockey at the Fundamentals 1 stage, with programming focused on fundamental skill development. The Timbits U7 skills matrix identifies the skills players must have the opportunity to develop through progressive and meaningful practice sessions.

Focus on Skill Development

• Small-area games in practice / station-based practices / skill-focused drills
• Only 15% of practice time should be spent on individual tactics, with 85% of practice time spent on skills.

U7 Skills | LTPD Stage – Fundamentals 1