Get players moving and passing in traffic.

This hockey drill was made by Garrett Nystedt, the head coach of the Färjestads BK U16 regional team in Sweden, and is a great warm up to get players moving and passing in traffic.

Description

One team on one blue line and another team on the other side. The drill starts with a puck in the middle and 3 players from each line race to the puck and plays 3v3. Players can pass it to their own line. Change on the whistle and leave the puck for the next three.

Key Points

• When racing to get the first puck, players may not cross over the red line until one team has clear possession.
• Heads up skating and moving the puck quickly.
• Move to get open for a pass.
• 15-20 second shifts.
• Quick decisions, good passes.
• Practice passing skills and fakes.

Levels

Pro, Semi-Pro, 20-17, 16-15, 14-13, 12-11