This is the next progression from the D Rotating Box drill.

Defencemen work on pivoting, passing, and making quick up passes. The coach in the middle represents a high, curling Center.

Description

Set up four D men in the Neutral zone in a box formation. Younger players form a tighter box. Players move the puck around the outside with smooth pivots and quick passing maintaining the box formation. Move the puck clockwise then on the whistle move the puck counterclockwise.

Key Points

• Keep your feet moving and move the puck quickly with a minimum of stickhandling or no stickhandling if possible.

• Move your feet toward the direction you are passing the puck.