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Small Area Game: Walrus

Small Area Game: Walrus

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Julien Poirier
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One of my new favorite small area games that we incorporated into pratice was Walrus. This was described by Darren Rommerdahl (Skill / Player Development with the Flames/Wranglers). With only one goalie on our team, this was an easy drill to execute (especially with 1/2 ice). 

Attached is the drill with rules.Forwards get a point for scoring, Defence for skating the puck above the ringette line, goalie for freezing the puck. Puck is shot or accidently goes above ringettle line? whistle, no point, start next rep. 

The drill can be quick or long, so players need to be ready to jump into the next rep. Scoring is straightforward, is it outside the ringette line or not. D-men get a change to compete against forwards (As does the goalie)

It was also to reinforce our forwards working together on offence. And if they lose the puck, regain possession. Progressing to avoiding forcing a pass, or shooting for a goalies glove. 

For D-men, they have an opportunity to handle the puck and get rewarded for it, rather than reinforcing quick puck movement or disrupting plays. They needed to make sure they can get it back over the ringette line. 

Attached is the drill with rules.Forwards get a point for scoring, Defence for skating the puck above the ringette line, goalie for freezing the puck. Puck is shot or accidently goes above ringettle line? whistle, no point, start next rep. 

 






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