Knights and Dragons is an engaging way to have players work on their puck handling. Help players to keep their hands in front of their body so that they can make moves to the forehand and backhand.
Description
Coach draws a 10 x 10 foot box (or castle) on either end of the game.
Players spread out evenly on one side of the area.
Pucks are spread out on the other side against the wall or barrier.
When the coach says "Go" players try to collect pucks (one at a time) and stick handle them back to the castle on the side they started on.
Coaches provide appropriate difficulty to get the players to move laterally with the puck.
When all the pucks reach the other side then the game can be repeated from the other side.
Key Points
This game is invasive. Focus on players slowing down and keeping head up
Players are encouraged to stickhandle not shoot or pass the puck.
Role play to make the game more fun. Players are the knights and the coaches are the dragons. Pucks are gold and players have to carry the gold back to the castle.
