SET UP

All players are set-up in 2 lines. 4 players are positioned at the bluelines and boards. X1 and O1 start the drill simultaneously. A bunch of pucks are with both lines in the corner.

 DRILL STEPS

X1 and O1 start the drill by skating with a puck each towards the player across the ice. Halfway across the ice, they pass the puck to X2 & O2 and continue to skate to where they passed the puck. When X2 and O2 receive the pass they skate towards the cross ice player (X3 and O3). X1 and O1 take the position of X2 and O2. X2 and O2 pass the puck while in stride halfway across the ice and skate to where they passed the puck. X3 and O3 receive the pass and skate into towards the goalie and shoot from the top of the circle. X2 and O2 take the place of X3 and O3 and wait for a pass.

After X3 and O3 shoot on goal they go in line in the closest corner. This is a quick moving drill.

KEY TEACHING POINTS

Players work on passing in stride, communication and keeping their heads up.

Goalies work on saves for shots from top of the circle with distractions.

Previous Drills:

• Stand-up Poke Check for Goalies
• Quick Fire 1-1 Drill – for making quick decisions and reading 1 on 1
• 3 Point Shooting Drill – for puck control, quick release shooting and footwork
• 2 on 1 Horseshoe Drill – for closing the gap and communication during a 2 on 1
• Criss Cross Fire Drill – for passing in stride, communication and saves for shots
• In 'n Out Goalie Passing Drill - for playing the puck and getting back to the net
• One-Time Shooting Drill - for getting into position quickly and releasing a shot in wind-up
• Long 'n Short Passing Drill - for passing to where the player will be
• Chaser Drill – for high tempo break-away training
• Quick Feet 'D' Drill –for developing agility and mobility
• Obstacle Course – for incorporating all individual skills
• Progression Regroup Drill – for moving the puck quickly out of the zone
• Touch Pass Warm-Up Drill
• D to D Regroup

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