Use this small area game to work on creating space and good defensive positioning.

Preds 3v2 3v3 hockey drill is a small area game that focuses on offensive players cycling and creating space, and defending players maintain good defensive positioning.

Description

Coach passes to F1 on the wall who cycles it immediately behind the net for F2 to start 3vs2 play. After a shot on the net or a goal, F3 releases to the other wall to receive 2nd puck from Coach and cycle in behind the net again. Defender F4 then jumps in to create a 3vs3 game.

Key Points

• D must allow Fs enough time to pick up cycle pass before attacking.
• Fs use the net to create separation from the defenders.
• Defenders work hard to maintain a good defensive position.
• Good communication on both sides of the puck.

Levels

PRO, SEMI PRO, 17-20, 15-16, 13-14, 11-12, 8-10