Youth Hockey Practice Drill: Cross Ice 3v3

Youth Hockey Practice Drill: Cross Ice 3v3

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Cross Ice 3v3 is an entry level small area game for all ages. Help players learn game concepts while competing with each other.

Description

Coaches set up the nets and mark benches for the players not playing.

Players start in the benches.

On the whistle teams play 3 vs. 3

After gaining possession teams must pass to any coach before they can score.

Key Points

Encourage players to play defence:

  • Lift sticks
  • Stealing pucks
  • Marking their check

Encourage players to play offence:

  • Get around defender
  • Make plays to your teammate
  • Getting open (move away from defender)





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