This drill is meant to teach timing, neutral zone puck movement and attacking the zone with a purpose. Drill is demonstrated by U13 aged players.
Around the World: Flow Drill
Drill Description
- One side of the ice goes at a time, alternate sides every whistle
- On whistle, Player 1 & Player 2 attack the middle of the ice, Player 1 starts with a puck
- Player 1 drops th[EMBEDED MEDIA][EMBEDED MEDIA]e puck to Player 2 and Player 2 quickly passes to any line
- Player 1 & Player 2 keep feet moving and build speed around the NZ
- Player in line who received puck, makes pass to another player in line (random)
- Player 1 and 2 time entry into zone and receive puck from one of the lines
- Players attack 2 on 0 for a shot on net
Key Teaching Points
- All players at front of the line have potential to be in on this drill, keep head up and stay aware
- Player 1 & 2 focus on moving puck and building speed through neutral zone
- Player 1 & 2 need to time their attack, receive puck onside and attack the net in sync
- Shoot for a rebound and stop in front of the net for secondary oppurtunities
- Dont over-handle or complicate puck movement once entered the zone, practice shooting with a purpose