This drill is meant to teach timing, neutral zone puck movement and attacking the zone with a purpose. Drill is demonstrated by U13 aged players.

Around the World: Flow Drill

Drill Description

• One side of the ice goes at a time, alternate sides every whistle
• On whistle, Player 1 & Player 2 attack the middle of the ice, Player 1 starts with a puck
• Player 1 drops the puck to Player 2 and Player 2 quickly passes to any line
• Player 1 & Player 2 keep feet moving and build speed around the NZ
• Player in line who received puck, makes pass to another player in line (random)
• Player 1 and 2 time entry into zone and receive puck from one of the lines
• Players attack 2 on 0 for a shot on net

Key Teaching Points

• All players at front of the line have potential to be in on this drill, keep head up and stay aware
• Player 1 & 2 focus on moving puck and building speed through neutral zone
• Player 1 & 2 need to time their attack, receive puck onside and attack the net in sync 
• Shoot for a rebound and stop in front of the net for secondary oppurtunities
• Dont over-handle or complicate puck movement once entered the zone, practice shooting with a purpose