This cross-ice game is played in a small area. Coach or a designated player act as a passing outlet and support option to both teams. They slide back and forth on the blueline. The outlet cannot be checked.
Description
Rules include:
- Teams have to pass to generate an attack.
- Teams do not have to pass to the outlet but it is an option.
- Teams must pass to outlet after the change of prossession plus one more pass before attacking.
Variation may include adding another outlet at the goal line and designating below the goal line area as out of bounds for active play.
- Add other rules to emphasize specific defined technical or tactical skills.
Key Points
- This width game creates repeated odd-man situations by using the outlets. Teaching about their use and value.
- These are support and pressure concepts, on-ice awareness, breakout, give and go, regroups, and getting open.
- Checking situations are also cueable.
- Discuss player proximity in relation to the outlet, to others and to the net.
