1v1 Sealing Off And Outlet Pass players get get into position after a teammate makes a check.

Featured in the 2022 Global Skills Showcase, this drill from Alyssa Gagliardi teaches proper checking technique.

Description

P3 starts play by rimming puck down the wall to P1. P1 skates up the wall, protects the puck and may cut back once they are past the hash marks. P2 closes the gap quickly, sealing off P1’s route and tries to separate P1 from the puck. If P2 recovers a loose puck, look to make an outlet pass to P4. Players rotate positions after each repetition.

Key Points

• Checkers should angle puck carrier towards the wall with one hand on their stick, trying to get their inside shoulder