There are several points of emphasis in this hockey drill. First, it allows wingers to get familiar with another option when receiving a breakout pass along the boards. So many times the wings try to force the puck up the boards when there is pressure coming from the point. The defense in this drill provide support so the wings can give a pass back the defense. After they make that pass they try to beat the pressure up the ice to create an odd man advantage.
This power play system starts in a typical overlaod set up. The idea is to move the puck quickly and provide options to each player that has the puck. The player with the best shot or scoring touch should be P5 and in this case P5 is right handed. The best play-maker in the group should be P4. The animation will explain the progression of the options as the players move the puck around.
This hockey drill is a good drill for quick puck movement. Players need to make accurate passes and receive the puck in a position where they can make a quick pass. Stickhandling willl cause the drill to break down. The only time the puck shoul dbe handled is by F1 who starts the drill, and F3 who should walk the puck to the center of the ice along the blue line. Set up the drill as shown in the diagram. F1 starts the drill by carrying the puck around the net...
This defensive zone hockey drill simulates a situation that always causes problems in the defensive zone. As the puck goes from one side of the net to the other behind the goal line, it is a good habit for the defender in front of the net to stay there until the other defender comes to relieve them. Many times defenders are too quick to release and it leaves the opponents wide open in front of the net.
This hockey drill starts is a great one for defense as they get to on getting off the wall, shooting from the point, and picking up a loose puck in transition to make a pass. The forwards start the drill in the corner by making a pass to the point along the wall. The defense carries the puck off the wall to the middle of the ice and shoots. The forward should be in front screening the goalie and attempting to re-direct the puck. After the shot the defense skates back to the other...
