Keep your players on their toes with this quick transition/regroup drill.

In the Utes 2v2 Quick Transition Regap Option hockey drill, defenders work on setting a tight neutral zone gap as well as work on defending 2v2 situations on the rush and in the defensive zone. There are optional neutral zone re-groups in this drill so players must be on their toes.

Description

F1 and F2 attack D1 and D2 2v2. After crossing the offensive blue line, F3, F4, D3, and D4 move into a defensive/breakout position. If defending D recover the puck they move it quickly to their Fs to start to counter the other way.

Key Points

• Forwards ready to break out should adjust their in-zone defensive/break-out positioning as the puck moves from side to side.
• The coach has the option to blow a quick double whistle to signal a quick re-group or let the players play a straight 2v2.
• D establishes and maintain a tight gap.

Levels

Pro, Semi-Pro, 17-20, 15-16, 13-14, 11-12