This drill is designed to teach puck protection along the boards. Players are working on using their hips, legs, arms and shoulders to protect the puck. 

Perimeter Puck Protection

Drill Description

• X's start stationary along the boards with a puck
• O's start off the wall, attacking X and trying to retrieve the puck
• X's are instructed to protect the puck using their hips and legs and stay in between the puck and opposing player
• Drill continues, even if there is a change of possession, whistle signals end of drill

Key Teaching Points

• Protect yourself along the boards, establish a wide base
• Utilize hips and legs to box out opposing player
• Opposing players are looking to be aggressive and turn over possession, but be safe