D Puck Retrieval Basics B allows defencemen to work on the building blocks of how to retrieve a puck from their corner.

Featured in the 2022 Global Skills Showcase, this drill from Brendan Taylor helps develop a defenceman’s skill set.

Description

C1: D2 chips a puck behind D1 to go back and retrieve then wheel around the net quickly before passing back to D2. 3-4 repetitions then D change roles.

C2: Coach chips puck behind D3 who goes back to retrieve puck under token forecheck pressure from D4. 3-4 repetitions then D change roles. Forechecker vary pressure from both left side and right side of D retrieving the puck so D3 must read the pressure and wor

Key Points

Retrieval Keys:

• Close to 180 degree pivot as possible.
• Lead with your stick out front on the ice.