This 1 on 1 drill emphasizes attacking and defending off the wall.

Featured in the 2022 TCS Live Drill Book, Arizona Coyotes skill development coach Nathaniel Brooks shares a 1 on 1 drill that emphasizes attacking and defending off the wall.

Description

C chips puck along the wall, F1 retrieves puck and works cutbacks up and down wall as needed. D1 player ( Defence) mirrors offensive player but can’t execute pin until coach blows the whistle. On whistle, F1 is trying to score while D1 player is defending. Continous drill, once wall battle clears the next two players are going.

Progression – Add another offensive player on whistle for either a back door drive or scissor play.

Key Points

• Puck protection.
• Establishing your position on the defender.