Players start to work on low zone defensive tactics using Overload or Swarm tactics.
In this hockey drill, players start to work on low zone defensive tactics using Overload or Swarm tactics by trying to outnumber the offensive players and recovering loose pucks quickly.
Description
Coach dumps a puck into the corner to start 1vs2 play. Once defenders recover the puck, they pass it to the coach who moves it to the other side to start 2vs3 play as both defenders must hustle over to create 2vs3. Defenders recover the puck, move it to the Coach who changes sides again for 3vs5 play as defensive wingers move into position and defenders hustle back to the other side.
Key Points
- Work on low zone defence overload tactics.
- Player closest to the puck carrier closes him out quickly.
- Support Player moves in quickly to pick up loose pucks.
- Good communication and active sticks.
