The #1 reason is simple — they don’t challenge the middle of the ice.

Instead, players stay along the boards, take low-percentage shots, and make themselves easy to defend. The middle of the ice is where the best scoring opportunities happen — but most players avoid it.

In this video, I break down:

• Players naturally drift to the outside

• Elite players do it differently

• Simple ways coaches can teach players to attack the middle- Interchangeable Positions with their 2nd player regardless of position driving the Middle Lane.

  If you want to create more offense, it starts with understanding this concept.

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