Movement Passing is an invasive passing drill that helps players keep their heads up and looking.
Description
Coaches define area by drawing lines to define the movement space.
Players in the movement space start with pucks.
Players on the ends are mostly stationary and start without pucks.
On the whistle players skate around with their heads up practicing puck handling technique and pass to any player on an end. Players should be using the whole movement area and encourage players to move around while maintaining control of the puck.
Once a player in the movement area passes a puck then wait and get the same puck back from the player that they passed it to.
(Progress the drill by receiving a pass from a different player)
On the whistle players rotate, taking turns in the movement area.
Key Points
This drill is invasive. It must be explained to players that they need to avoid collisions and keep their heads up. This may mean slowing down.
Ensure players use proper puck handling technique: Grip, Rolling wrists, puck in front, using heel of stick.
Encourage players to use their side puck handling before targeting their teammates.
Players should make eye contact before passing. Calling for pucks is encouraged.
