3vs3 Rush In encourages creative play off the rush. Help players to spread out in order to support the puck.
Description
Coaches set up the nets and mark benches for the players not playing and then draws a line across the ice at the net.
Players start in the benches.
On the whistle teams play 3vs3
After gaining possession teams must pass to a player on their own team before they can score.
If a puck goes behind the line across the ice a coach puts a new puck in play (including goals).
Teams change on the whistle every minute or so.
This game is to encourage plays off the rush and head to head one vs ones.
Key Points
Reinforce offensive tactics:
- Get around defender
- Make plays to your teammate
- Getting open (move away from defender)
Encourage defensive tactics:
- Goal side
- Marking
- Protecting the middle of the ice
