1v1 Net Front to 2v2
Created by: Keasha Dahlstedt, Tri-City Predators
DESCRIPTION:
F1 and D1 battle for position net front. Coach passes quickly to F1 when F1 gets free. At the same time F2 rounds the cone w/ puck and enters zone to start 2v2 play with F1 and D1. After 2v2, F2 and D2 now set up for 1v1 net front to start next rep.
KEY POINTS:
• Net front positioning. F get open-D tight coverage. • Quick scoring opportunities 1v1 then 2v2.
• Defensive gap control and picking up check.
2v0 D Under Handle w/D Shot Net Jam
Created by: Henry Acres, Play Driver Hockey
DESCRIPTION:
D1 steps up over red and pivots backwards before receiving pass from Coach. F1 and F2 make quick cuts in front of the blue line and receive quick up pass from D1. F1 and F2 attack 2v0 with D1 supporting as trailer option. After first attack, F1 skates hard to the corner, retrieves a loose puck and bank passes it up to D1 at the blue line. D1 walks the line and shoots, as F2 screens and F1 heads to the net looking for a rebound. Variation: add a defender for 2v1 with trailer.
KEY POINTS:
• Good communication. Call for each pass. • One pass maximum after the blue line and shoot.
• D good low, hard wrist shot.
• Good screen technique in front of goalie. Screen the release.
Behind Net Back Peddle
Created by: Bill Ruggiero, Cat Eye Goaltending
DESCRIPTION:
Pucks in each corner. Two lines of players in corners below the goal line. Two players move forwards and backwards exchanging passes. On whistle, players break out around the cones and attack 2v0. Quick shot and drive to net for rebound or fake shot and pass across for quick release shot.
KEY POINTS:
• Smooth hands and feet during pivots and low passing. • On fake shot, sell the shot then Hook pass across for quick shot.
• Drive for rebounds.
• Variation: add defender in front who mirrors the low puck movement then defends 2v1.
Fireball
Created by: Keegan Ferris, Grand Haven High School
DESCRIPTION:
Team is split into two groups. Each team has their coach who is actively coaching as well as telling them how many players they are sending each time. Play starts on chip in and race for puck. Coaches send 1, 2 or 3 players. Team that gains puck is on Offense. Other team defends. Rep ends when: a) defensive team recovers puck and skates it out of the end zone, (b) a goal is scored or (c) Coach whistles to start next group.
KEY POINTS:
• Read and react to numbers of players.
• Hard on 50-50 pucks.
• Quick support to the puck when attacking with numbers and quick attacks.
Slash and Dash
Created by: Colin Helke, D.C. Everest High School
DESCRIPTION:
On whistle, F1 skates with puck and drops it near the top of the circle, then cuts across the blue line for a stretch pass from opposite D1. At the same time, D1 back skates, pivots and picks up the puck before making a stretch pass to F1 from other side. F1 attacks net under pressure from Coach then stops at the net in a rebounding position. D1 now regroups out over the blue line, pivots backwards to pick up next puck dropped near other circle by F2. D1 now looks for opposite F2 cutting at high blue line. F2 times their start with D1 crossing the blue line. F2 now cuts across the blue line for stretch pass before splitting the two coaches near the blueline.
KEY POINTS:
• Coachesapplypressurewithbodyandstick positioning. Get sticks and body on players when possible.
• Net Drive. Shoot and stop at the net.
WD 40
Created by: Tim Boyce, Halifax MACs U18
DESCRIPTION:
Both sides start on whistle. F1 passes to D1 who is back peddling in middle zone. Once D1 hits blueline, F2 releases up the wall
as an outlet to F2. At the same time F1 is driving around the Center circle and drives on the inside shoulder of the Coach who is acting as a D. F2 gains zone and can work slip pass to F1 or slash inside for a shot or pass. D follows up for point shot off pass from F1 or F2.
KEY POINTS:
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F1 drive the heels (inside of Coach shoulder) with stick available and stay available off F2 slash.
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F2 wide drive and slip pass or slash hard inside.
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D can join the rush. Shoot for sticks with head up.
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Net front traffic. Hunt for rebounds.
Wide Drive and Shoot Warm Up
Created by: Edgar Brown Jr., Arizona Amateur Hockey Association
DESCRIPTION:
Drill is run out of both corners at the same time. P1 and P2 skate w/o puck around the top of the circle and receive pass from next player in line. Skaters then weave through the cones and go in for a shot. Next player start when puck crosses Center ice redline. Great youth over speed warm up drill.
KEY POINTS:
• Keep feet moving.
• Make tight turns at cones.
• Shoot in stride.
• After shots from middle (C1), vary shooting angle by adding two more cones tops of circles (C2).
