The best penalty killers in the game come by their skills naturally. Or at least it looks that way. Killing penalties is not an average skill, and it's tougher to learn than most people give it credit for. But there's a lot to be said for having reliable penalty killers who can read plays as they develop and magically find themselves in the right spot at the right moment to break up a seam pass or thwart a back door one-timer play. 

The good news is that it can be taught in the right environment. Coaches who are out there on their own can be guilty of neglecting the penalty kill because it's tough watching two things at once. This is a drill that starts with a penalty kill focus before shifting to the power play. That said, if you've got an extra set of eyes, it's helpful to divvy up the responsibilities. Have one coach stick with the penalty kill while you watch the power play, or vice versa. You'll thank yourself on a late PK in your next game. 

PP Bumper 3on2, 4on2, 5on4

• Start with three players on the power play vs. two on the penalty kill
• Power play is trying to make passes to each other while PK disrupts
• First whistle: power play adds one player into the bumper position to create 4on2
• Second whistle: remaining power play and penalty killers activate for full in-zone 5on4

Killers need to use stops and starts, quick head and eye movement, and active sticks to disrupt plays. And make sure the remaining players in the neutral zone cheer on the PK to really annoy the power play.