SET UP

Pucks are put behind the net. 2 D participate in the drill at the same time along with a G in the net.

D1 starts off to either side of the net above the goal line and D2 stands in the high slot above the hash marks of the circles.

DRILL STEPS

D1 starts the drill by skating backwards towards the back of the net and picks up a puck. D1 pivots, picks up a puck and skates forwards carrying the puck to the other side of the net. As D1 passes the goal line beside the other side of the net, he passes the puck to D2. D2 shoots immediately on net. D1 then repeats the pattern - skates backwards behind the net, pivots, picks up a puck and goes to the other side and makes a pass. D2 skates full speed to the blue line and back in for another shot. The drill continues back and forth with passes from either side of the net.

KEY TEACHING POINTS

Players (D1) need to keep facing the shooter in the slot and move their feet quickly forwards and backwards. (D2) need to be ready to shoot as soon as the puck arrives.

Goalies need to be in position for the shot from the slot and move from side to side.

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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