SET UP

D1 and D2 start on blueline facing G1. 1 puck is placed behind either D. 2 lines of forwards are along the boards at the redline.  In both nets there are the 2 goalies.

DRILL STEPS

Once the whistle blows to start the drill, D2 and D1 skate backwards.  At the 2nd whistle the 2 D pivot and quickly look for the puck.  In this case, D2 picks up the loose puck, looks to see if D1 is open before passing.  D2 passes to D1 and upon receipt D1 turns up ice carrying the puck.  Meanwhile F1 and F2 cross lanes and timing skate to receive pass.  D1 head mans to F1 or F2 crossing in the neutral zone.  Once the pass is made to F1, F2 speeds up along boards to receive a quick up pass and attacks the net, down the side of the boards.

PROGRESSION

Addition of 1 D to have a 2 on 1 attack on G1.

KEY TEACHING POINTS

Players need to work on quick decision making, communication skills and timing skating - Defensemen talk to each other, move pucks quickly, Forwards change lanes to create options.

Goalies need to work on communication to Defenseman about loose pucks and making break aways saves from the side attack off the board.

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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