Work on forechecking basics in this high-speed, high-intensity drill.

2 Cone Forecheck is an excellent hockey drill for working on forecheck basics while working on D escape moves and tactics. High-speed, high-intensity drill. 1v1 and 2v1.

Description

On the whistle, coach dumps the puck on net. Goalie sets the puck to the side. D goes around the bottom cone as F goes around the top cone. D uses deception to get away from F but cannot go behind the net. F pressures to contact and tries to separate the puck from the D. Continue 1v1 play until the whistle.

Key Points

• Good angling technique by F with an active stick to try to strip the puck from D.
• D may use cutbacks and fakes to avoid the F but cannot go behind the net.
• Variations: 1v1, 2v1, 3v2