Small Area 1v1 is used to teach individual skills in a condensed area. Encourage the players to get their body between the checker and the puck.
Description
Coach sets up the net about 20 feet from the end boards and draws a scoring line 12 feet from the end boards.
Players line up inline with the net.
Coach places a puck in the corner and says "Go."
Players battle for the puck and try to score.
Players can only score once they are on the net side of the scoring line.
Players change on the whistle and return to their lines.
Key Points
Reinforce defensive play:
- Lift sticks
- Stealing pucks
- Angle attacking player away from the net
Encourage players to skate with the puck to get around defender.
Switch lines closet to the boards half way through.
When playing with older players have the nets by the boards for safety.
