Chaos Drill has players working on keeping their head up while controlling the puck. Encourage players to use their narrow puck handling to remain evasive.
Description
Players must stay in their area
All players start with the puck.
On the whistle players skate around with their heads up practicing puck handling technique.
Use the whole area and encourage players to move around while maintaining puck handling.
Key Points
This drill is invasive. It must be explained to players that they need to avoid collisions and keep their heads up. This may mean slowing down.
Ensure players use proper puck handling technique:
- Grip
- Rolling wrists
- Puck in front
- Using heel of stick
Coaches can start adding passive pressure when players show proficiency with puck handling and edges.
Heads up - Slow down
Control the puck, keep the puck on the stick.
