Small Area 1v1 is used to teach individual skills in a condensed area. Have players use their edges to get around the checker.
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”
Player on the boards goes first and the defending layer can only leave once the first player touches the puck.
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
Encourage players to play defence:
- 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 using this drill for older players place the nets on the board side of the drill for safety.
