The Corner Pick Up focuses on puck retrieval, quick passes, and zone attack. 

SET IT UP:

Coach positions just inside the red line with pucks.

Players are split into 2 teams, lining up behind the blue line.  

Puck is sent in to initiate a battle.

RUN IT:

Coach sends the puck to one corner or the other.  THAT side team is offense.  Once the puck is released, both teams enter the zone MINUS 1 player.  This Player (4 in the above diagram) comes to the center of the blue line and will be the point.  They can skate center to boards, but NOT into the zone.  

The First three players (offense) attempt to score and can use their blue line skater to pass to, regroup, and change positions (they can enter the zone if replaced by one of their teammates).  

The second three players (defense) attempt to gain control of the puck, and then pass to their blue line player.  When that happens, the teams switch roles, and the drill continues until one team scores.

Keep shifts and active drill to 2 minutes or less.

NOTES:

You can vary the player lines with different numbers - 3v3, 5v3, 5v4, etc.

Can include a net and goalie at the red line for breakout scoring opportunities after defensive transition, as indicated by the shadow goalie and net in the above diagram.

Even numbers, (3v3) with blue liner = basic zone work 

Odd Stacks (3v5) = work on defensive zone returns and play structures 

Can also be used to work on and train Power play (PP), or Penalty kill (PK)

Make sure to include good net front presence, reinforce keeping sticks on the ice to block passing lanes, Encourage communication!