Drill: Picks / screens - read and act

Setup:

• Three players skate around the faceoff circle.

• Coach is positioned in the corner with pucks.

• All players stay in constant movement until the whistle.

Execution:

Whistle & Puck Release:

• The coach blows the whistle and shoots a puck into the corner.

Player Roles:

• Closest player to the puck: retrieves the puck off the wall, protects it, and attempts to pass it back to the coach.

• Second closest player: picks up the third player and screens him from attacking the puck carrier.

• Third player: pressures the puck carrier and attempts to steal the puck before the pass is made.

Key Points:

• Quick reaction to the whistle and loose puck.

• Strong puck protection along the wall.

• Effective body positioning to screen an opponent.

• Accurate pass under pressure back to the coach.

• High compete level and constant movement.