Small Area 2v2 is a great game to work on skills in a tight area. Have players support each other and look for their teammates.
Description
Coach sets up the net at the top of the circles and draws a scoring line at the hashmarks.
Players line up inline with the net.
Coach places a puck in the corner and says "Go."
The 2 players opposite the coach goes to get the puck.
The 2 players closets to the coach leave once the first player touches the puck.
Once a team gets possession of the puck they need to make a pass to their partner before they can score. Players can only score once they are on the net side of the scoring line.
Players battle for the puck and try to score.
Players change on the whistle and return to their lines.
Key Points
Encourage players to play defence:
- Lift sticks
- Stealing pucks
- Marking their check
Encourage players to play offence:
- Get around defender
- Make plays to your teammate
Switch lines closet to the boards half way through.
