SET UP

Defensemen work in groups of 2.  D1 starts at the blueline near boards.  D2 has a bunch of pucks in the corner.  D3 and D4 set up the same way on the other side of the zone.

DRILL STEPS

D2 starts the drill with a pass to D1.  D1 receives the pass and takes a quick shot on net.  D2 makes a 2^nd pass and D1 receives the pass and skates in along boards and then takes a quick shot on net.  D2 makes a 3^rd pass to D1 who then receives it and drags the puck along the blue line for a shot from the middle.  Once the 3 shots are done, D4 and D3 repeat the process from their side.  The drill is repeated until all Defensemen have shot the puck 3 times.

For variation have the Defenseman in the corner make lousy passes to the Defenseman on the blueline to improve puck control skills.

KEY TEACHING POINTS

Players work on puck control, quick release shooting, and hitting the net with each shot.

Goalies work on angles and footwork while stopping shots from the point.

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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