How to Score in NHL 11 During the 3rd Period Video:
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Showing posts with label scoring. Show all posts
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
How to Score in NHL 11 During the 3rd Period (Part 1)
In this video, you'll see a very tired bunch of guys (1st couple seconds, bottom right). Followed by a 'home team timeout' then, the guys are as fresh as if it were the start of the period! USE THIS TOOL. So many players in ranked online games don't even know about the timeout feature of the game. You must pause the game in order to access this feature, there is no 'on the fly' timeout, so if you have to ice the puck - do it. It's worth it. You can only use the timeout feature once per game, so I highly recommend you save it until the last period. I prefer using my fastest line right after a timeout so I'm able to blow by defenders and hopefully dangle myself a goal.
How to Score in NHL 11 During the 3rd Period Video:
How to Score in NHL 11 During the 3rd Period Video:
Monday, September 6, 2010
Vision Control for Scoring in NHL 11
Happy Labour Day to the residents of Canada and USA!
Vision control in NHL 11 is a very important tool. It can and should be used on defense (hip-checks), one-timers, deflections, dekes, and when you're behind the net. I've talked to a few people who play NHL 10 that keep that vision control button held down 70 percent of the time or more!
It makes your player face the puck (obvious benefits for one-timers and defense), and when behind the net, it makes your player face the goal. In the below video, I keep L2 held down for each goal.
Video
Vision control in NHL 11 is a very important tool. It can and should be used on defense (hip-checks), one-timers, deflections, dekes, and when you're behind the net. I've talked to a few people who play NHL 10 that keep that vision control button held down 70 percent of the time or more!
It makes your player face the puck (obvious benefits for one-timers and defense), and when behind the net, it makes your player face the goal. In the below video, I keep L2 held down for each goal.
Video
Friday, September 3, 2010
Scoring off the Faceoff in NHL 11 in the Offensive Zone
Quick little video showing off a scoring technique right off the faceoff in the offensive zone.
In the faceoff, tie up your opponent by pressing up on the left stick when the ref starts to move his arm. Switch to your left-winger to grab the puck, wind up a wrist shot and let it fly!!
In the faceoff, tie up your opponent by pressing up on the left stick when the ref starts to move his arm. Switch to your left-winger to grab the puck, wind up a wrist shot and let it fly!!
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Scoring with a Right-Handed Player from the Left Side in NHL 11
A useful tactic has emerged from an odd setup. Skating up the left side with Dave Bolland, a right-handed shooter, he pulls the puck to a backhand and somehow, inadvertently, the move enabled the 6'0 185lb Bolland to beat the 6'5 225lb Coburn on the rush by way of shoulder-pad to the face!
NHL.com states that only 1% of left-wingers are right-handed and only 27% of centers.
However, if you find yourself in this situation, drop that shoulder and plow through!
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NHL.com states that only 1% of left-wingers are right-handed and only 27% of centers.
However, if you find yourself in this situation, drop that shoulder and plow through!
Video:
Monday, August 30, 2010
Deke Variations and One-Handed Dekes in NHL 11
Wondering how to do a one-handed deke?
What about that smooth between-the-legs deke rather than the skate-kick version from yesterday?
Warm up your middle finger then! In the video below I show a couple of dekes, both are performed by first holding down the L2 button (vision control) then executing the deke. You literally have to hold L2 with your middle finger, get the puck where you want it, then hold down L1 with your pointer finger and use the right stick to execute the deke.
To do the smooth between the legs deke (ie. no skate kick) see yesterdays post, then all you need to do is hold L2 while you're pulling off the regular move and instead of the kick, it'll come through the legs clean.
To perform a one-handed deke (with a left-hander), hold L2 and push the right stick right, then rotate clockwise until your player holds the stick out in a puck-protect kind of fashion (about 5 o'clock on the stick - if you go any further you will spin-o-rama).
While still holding L2, press and hold L1, then move the right stick up or down or left or right etc., and you will perform a one-handed deke. The direction you move the right stick determines the deke you'll perform.
And that's how to perform a one handed deke in NHL 11!
Video:
What about that smooth between-the-legs deke rather than the skate-kick version from yesterday?
Warm up your middle finger then! In the video below I show a couple of dekes, both are performed by first holding down the L2 button (vision control) then executing the deke. You literally have to hold L2 with your middle finger, get the puck where you want it, then hold down L1 with your pointer finger and use the right stick to execute the deke.
To do the smooth between the legs deke (ie. no skate kick) see yesterdays post, then all you need to do is hold L2 while you're pulling off the regular move and instead of the kick, it'll come through the legs clean.
To perform a one-handed deke (with a left-hander), hold L2 and push the right stick right, then rotate clockwise until your player holds the stick out in a puck-protect kind of fashion (about 5 o'clock on the stick - if you go any further you will spin-o-rama).
While still holding L2, press and hold L1, then move the right stick up or down or left or right etc., and you will perform a one-handed deke. The direction you move the right stick determines the deke you'll perform.
And that's how to perform a one handed deke in NHL 11!
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Sunday, August 29, 2010
(Video) NHL 11 Between the Legs Deke Tutorial
Perhaps the coolest looking deke move in the entire game is surprisingly easy to pull off. Instructions based on a left-handed shooter.
1. Acquire the puck with a left-handed shooter.
2. Pull the puck back like you're about to do a hard wrist-shot .
3. While holding the puck in the wrist shot position, stop skating forward (just glide) & press and hold the L1 button.
4. Release the right stick to neutral. (still holding L1)
5. Flick the right stick straight down. (still holding L1)
Now score! Watch the video to see it all together:
1. Acquire the puck with a left-handed shooter.
2. Pull the puck back like you're about to do a hard wrist-shot .
3. While holding the puck in the wrist shot position, stop skating forward (just glide) & press and hold the L1 button.
4. Release the right stick to neutral. (still holding L1)
5. Flick the right stick straight down. (still holding L1)
Now score! Watch the video to see it all together:
Saturday, August 28, 2010
NHL 11 - Goals on the Rush
Many players think that to create goals on the rush in NHL 11, you have to have an aggressive breakout to beat defense the up the ice. This can be very tough to accomplish, so next time you're playing try using these settings and see how you do:
NHL 11 (Demo)
Battle for the Cup
Difficulty: All-star
Mode: Normal
Breakout: Defend Lead
Forecheck: 1-2-2 High
Defensive Strategy: Tight Point
Defensive Pressure: Normal
Offensive Strategy: Default to Blackhawks's lines.
The demo restricts play to just the 3rd period - but during that time I managed to score 5 goals on the rush (or generated from the rush).
I know that the Flyers have a very aggressive forecheck in this game - so while all their players are deep in my end, I have 2 forwards guarding the point ready to take off as soon as I take the puck away.
I keep my breakout to 'defend lead' so that my forwards are close by when I need to pass from my defense rather than half-way up the ice. Otherwise, with Philly's crazy forecheck, all my D-men's passes would have a high likelihood of being intercepted.
Call it a cliche, but the best offense is a good defense.
Video:
NHL 11 (Demo)
Battle for the Cup
Difficulty: All-star
Mode: Normal
Breakout: Defend Lead
Forecheck: 1-2-2 High
Defensive Strategy: Tight Point
Defensive Pressure: Normal
Offensive Strategy: Default to Blackhawks's lines.
The demo restricts play to just the 3rd period - but during that time I managed to score 5 goals on the rush (or generated from the rush).
I know that the Flyers have a very aggressive forecheck in this game - so while all their players are deep in my end, I have 2 forwards guarding the point ready to take off as soon as I take the puck away.
I keep my breakout to 'defend lead' so that my forwards are close by when I need to pass from my defense rather than half-way up the ice. Otherwise, with Philly's crazy forecheck, all my D-men's passes would have a high likelihood of being intercepted.
Call it a cliche, but the best offense is a good defense.
Video:
Friday, August 27, 2010
NHL 11 Skate Kick Deke
There are several new deke moves available in NHL 11. One such is the skate kick deke where your player changes up his speed, kicks the puck off his skates and recovers nicely. This is performed by skating forward, holding down the L1 button and flicking the right stick downwards. It can really confuse defenders - works great on the rush.
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Wednesday, August 25, 2010
The Art of Sniping in NHL 11
This is by far my favourite way to score. 5 on 5, a defender or 2 in front of me, and I light the lamp cleanly.
Difficulty: 8/10 when in All-Star + Normal mode & 2/10 when in Pro + Default mode
Shooter: Sniper
Technique:
1. Get your sniper to the top of the slot (middle of the ice, tops of the circles or deeper)
2. Pull back the puck and hold it or dangle to confuse the goalie and evade defenders
3. While (With a left-hander) skating to the right
4. Fire left to the top shelf, over the blocker.
Notes: One way I've found to get in position at the top of the slot without getting hammered by d-men is to rush straight down the middle, then slow (not stop) just as I'm entering the slot. This gives me enough room to make things happen.
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Video #1 - Practicing on Pro / Default difficulty:
Video #2 - Much Harder, but Still Achievable on All-Star / Normal difficulty:
Difficulty: 8/10 when in All-Star + Normal mode & 2/10 when in Pro + Default mode
Shooter: Sniper
Technique:
1. Get your sniper to the top of the slot (middle of the ice, tops of the circles or deeper)
2. Pull back the puck and hold it or dangle to confuse the goalie and evade defenders
3. While (With a left-hander) skating to the right
4. Fire left to the top shelf, over the blocker.
Notes: One way I've found to get in position at the top of the slot without getting hammered by d-men is to rush straight down the middle, then slow (not stop) just as I'm entering the slot. This gives me enough room to make things happen.
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Video #1 - Practicing on Pro / Default difficulty:
Video #2 - Much Harder, but Still Achievable on All-Star / Normal difficulty:
Sniping on a Breakaway in NHL 11
Love the way this looks in a game. Player goes one way, puck goes the other, goalie looks like a douche.
Difficulty: 4/10
Shooter: LH or RH Sniper
Technique:
1. Breakaway
2. Pull the puck back to the forehand side and dangle
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3. Cross the slot close to the goalie from forehand side to backhand side and fire to the near top-shelf corner
4. Fire when A) You see the goalie move with you B) You're just past halfway across the width of the ice
Video:
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Difficulty: 4/10
Shooter: LH or RH Sniper
Technique:
1. Breakaway
2. Pull the puck back to the forehand side and dangle
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3. Cross the slot close to the goalie from forehand side to backhand side and fire to the near top-shelf corner
4. Fire when A) You see the goalie move with you B) You're just past halfway across the width of the ice
Video:
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The Breakaway Backhand Goal for NHL 11
Scoring this one in NHL 11 is a piece of cake... it's getting the breakaway that's the hard part.
Difficulty: 8/10
Shooter: LH Skilled forward
Technique:
1. Get away from all defenders and those nasty diving poke-checks.
2. Pull puck back-left, dangle until you're inches from the crease.
3. At the last second, bring the puck right and backhand top shelf to avoid the pad.
Notes:
I DO NOT hold L2 to do this as I end up spinning around and screwing up everything.
Video:
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Difficulty: 8/10
Shooter: LH Skilled forward
Technique:
1. Get away from all defenders and those nasty diving poke-checks.
2. Pull puck back-left, dangle until you're inches from the crease.
3. At the last second, bring the puck right and backhand top shelf to avoid the pad.
Notes:
I DO NOT hold L2 to do this as I end up spinning around and screwing up everything.
Video:
Monday, August 23, 2010
Easy NHL 11 Backhand Goal
So far, I've only come across 1 easy goal for NHL 11 and this is it:
Player: Fast LW with a left-handed shot (Henrik Zetterberg)
Breakout: Aggressive or Full Attack
Technique: During the breakout pass to your LW who should already be on the way to the left boards at center-ice, press the L2 button to have him push the puck ahead once and maybe twice to get beside or ahead of the defender. Now cut to the net and right in front of the goalie, pull the puck to your backhand and pop it in on the far side low.
Works best against: Tired defense, defense on a tight-point strategy, CPU.
Doesn't work well against: Fresh defense, defense on a collapsing strategy, skilled human players.
Alternatives: Wrap-around, pass for one-timer, popping it the near-side post.
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Video showing the technique, and a few alternatives that can stem from the basic idea.
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Player: Fast LW with a left-handed shot (Henrik Zetterberg)
Breakout: Aggressive or Full Attack
Technique: During the breakout pass to your LW who should already be on the way to the left boards at center-ice, press the L2 button to have him push the puck ahead once and maybe twice to get beside or ahead of the defender. Now cut to the net and right in front of the goalie, pull the puck to your backhand and pop it in on the far side low.
Works best against: Tired defense, defense on a tight-point strategy, CPU.
Doesn't work well against: Fresh defense, defense on a collapsing strategy, skilled human players.
Alternatives: Wrap-around, pass for one-timer, popping it the near-side post.
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Video showing the technique, and a few alternatives that can stem from the basic idea.
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Scoring using Screens and Deflections in NHL 11
The NHL 11 demo is here! Are you good enough to earn a trophy in the Hockey Ultimate Team mode? Team Canada can be pretty tricky... However, you can be good enough to earn that trophy. Scoring in NHL 11 is definitely different than NHL 10. Goalies seem more realistic, which is great for beginners and old pro's alike - here's why: Screens & Deflections work!
Difficulty: 4/10 (Easy to get shots off, HARD to get the hang of scoring even 25% of the time)
Shooter: Skilled OFD or Forward just north of the blue line
Technique:
1. Offensive setup = Crash the Net + Forecheck = 3-2 (This ensures traffic and onside D-men)
2. Start with the puck low or behind the net
3. Cycle to an open D-man or skate the forward to the point
4. While in motion, as in moving the player left or right adjacent to the goal, fire the puck low to the opposite side of your direction of movement. Repeat as necessary.
Video:
Difficulty: 4/10 (Easy to get shots off, HARD to get the hang of scoring even 25% of the time)
Shooter: Skilled OFD or Forward just north of the blue line
Technique:
1. Offensive setup = Crash the Net + Forecheck = 3-2 (This ensures traffic and onside D-men)
2. Start with the puck low or behind the net
3. Cycle to an open D-man or skate the forward to the point
4. While in motion, as in moving the player left or right adjacent to the goal, fire the puck low to the opposite side of your direction of movement. Repeat as necessary.
Video:
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