This is a full ice drill, based on the Tyler Bielby Forecheck Drill, is used to practice forechecking, breakout, and rush attack principles. It starts as a neutral zone forecheck and progresses to a full in zone forecheck.

SET IT UP:

Line up the defensive line on the red line and the offensive (forechecking) line at the blue line.

RUN IT:

1.  On the whistle and each line skates up to the next line (players on blue line go to red line and players at center ice go to far blue line), and then head back.

The coach passes the puck to the near side defenseman, and the offensive team makes a quick breakout, and rush attack.  The defending team tries to shut down the rush.

Each team is trying to score.

Total Run Time: 60-90 Seconds per shift

2.  After each line has run the quick breakout 2-3 times, the coach dumps the puck into the corner, and the offensive team goes for a full breakout.  The defensive team can either attempt to disrupt the breakout in the offensive zone, or you can allow the offense to exit their zone before the defense engages.  

Each team is still trying to score.

Total Run Time:  60-90 Seconds per shift.

NOTES:

This drill can be varied to work on various breakout and forechecking skills.