In this final part of the break out progression, add one more forward to create a full 5 player break out. Focus on timing and positioning. Center should come low and slow through the low slot and be below the winger on a pass to the wall.

Description

• D1 and D2 step up over the blue line, pivot backwards then go to retrieve the puck.
• Dmen then work together to beat imaginary first forechecker by making a low D to D pass, D to D reverse pass or call for the D puck carrier to “Wheel” the net (continue skating).
• F1, F2 and F3 must read the D and make adjustments to their skating patterns to time getting into their break out positions.
• After break out, F1, F2 and F3 circle out to middle zone, and back in 3v2 against D1 and D2.

Key Points

• F1 in the middle of the ice on the break out, cut across in front of the net “low and slow” to be positioned slightly behind the F taking the pass on the wall.
• Dmen gap up quickly and try to force attack wide allowing goalie to play wide shooter while protecting the middle of the ice against the other two Fs.
• D must talk to let partner know whether to trade off forwards, in case of a crisis cross and a high shot option. One D should collapse to the front of the net.
• D try to take away lateral passes close to the net.