on top of the eggs while shaking the pot. this will crack the eggs and allow some of the cold water to get between the hard cooked egg, and the shell. this will make peeling the eggs a lot easier.
there are several different ways to peel a hard cooked egg, some people roll them on the counter, others use a spoon, and some just pick them up and start peeling them with their fingers. however it is that you chose to do it, peel all of the eggs and place them in a large bowl. after you have peeled them all, use a mash potato utensil to “mash” the eggs. 