D Rotating Box Passing with Coach helps players build on passing patterns for defencemen.

Featured in the 2022 Global Skills Showcase, this drill from Ilia Khanenko allows players to work on defence puck movement skills.

Description

Set up four D men in the Neutral zone in a box formation with the coach at center ice. Younger players form a tighter box. Players move the puck around the outside with smooth pivots and quick passing D to D then back to the coach. Move the puck clockwise then on the whistle move the puck counter clockwise.

Key Points

• Keep your feet moving and move the puck quickly with a minimum of stick handling or no stick handling if possible.
• Move your feet towards the direction you are passing the puck.