Backward 1vs1 Tag encourages players to work on their backwards agility. Have players try to be in constant motion to avoid getting tagged.
Description
Players line up at the top of the circles.
When the coach says "Go" the first player skates away backward from the second player.
The second player starts on a knee to give the first player a head start.
The second player attempts to tag the first player.
If/When the 1st player gets caught players switch roles.
The 1st player touches one knee to the ice in order to give the second player a head start as they skate away backwards.
Players go until the whistle.
Drill can be made easier for the backwards player by using a pinny as a flag stuffed in the back of the players pants. In this case the drill ends when the pinny is pulled out.
Key Points
Proper backwards technique
- Shoulder checks
- Use of edges
- Timing and spacing
Encourage the player chasing to work hard.
