Description;
Initiate the drill with two forwards and a defenseman engaging in quick passes in a triangle formation near the neutral zone faceoff area. At the whistle, the forwards will send the puck into the corner. The defenseman will skate backward initially, then pivot forward and accelerate to retrieve the puck.
The forward positioned closer to the center of the ice will assume the role of F3 (center), maintaining a low and controlled poistion while breaking out. The other forward will take on the duties of the strong side winger. As the defenseman starts the breakout, the forwards can pass the puck back and forth a few times as they advance up the ice into the offensive zone.
The forward driving through the middle lane will direct the puck towards the wide lane, allowing the forwards to enter the zone and occupy the first two lanes of the attack. After taking a shot, the middle lane driver will screen the goalie while the F1 forward retrieves the puck from the corner to pass it to the defenseman at the point, who has joined the rush.
The defenseman will then move inside the faceoff dots for a point shot. As the breakout team skates quickly past the center line, the next group of three players will enter the ice, form a triangle, and begin quick passes to restart the drill.
Key Points:
- The centermen should time the breakout by using the principles of; hard, low and slow.
- The winger needs to find the passing lane with the defenseman.
- After the defenseman passes to the winger, they should join the rush between the dots.