Drill Overview

This is a tight-area scoring and puck support drill focused on:

• Quick puck movement
• Net-front presence
• Reaction time and second-chance opportunities
• Competing in a confined space

This drill closely resembles a low-zone offensive activation scenario and is highly effective for translating skills to game situations below the tops of the circles.

How the Drill Works

• All players must remain inside the designated cone area (as shown in the video).
• Four attacking players begin at one cone, while the defenders start positioned in front of the net.
• On the coach’s initial pass, defenders must allow the pass to be completed to the attacking team.
• Once the initial pass is completed, the drill becomes live. All players are free to move anywhere within the cone area.
• If the puck exits the designated area, or if the defenders gain possession and successfully skate or shoot the puck out, the coach immediately introduces a new puck to continue the drill.
• The drill is performed with a total of three pucks in rotation.

Point System

• 1 point is awarded for each goal scored by the attacking team
• 1 point is awarded to the defensive team for successfully skating the puck out of the area

Key Teaching Points

Forwards

Quick puck movement, Quick shots, Finding open ice ,Puck retrievals

Defence:

Sticks in lanes, Shot blocking , Boxing out.