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2 on 1 Tips for Defenders

By: Ben Eaves Ben Eaves
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Coaching Points for Defending 2 on 1's

  • Hold the middle and try to force a bad angle shot.
  • Have good stick position with the blade of the ice flat on the ice.
  • Never let the puck carrier cross in front of the goalies eyes.

Drills Using This Skill

2 on 1 - 2 on 2 Full Ice Regroup

2 on 1 - 2 on 2 Full Ice Regroup
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2 on 1 with Backchecker

2 on 1 with Backchecker
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2 vs 1 Rebound Battle Drill

2 vs 1 Rebound Battle Drill - Hockey Drill
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5 Pass 2 on 1

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Bonus 1 on 1

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Continuous 2 on 1 with Backchecker

Continuous 2 on 1 with Backchecker
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Corner to Half Wall 2 vs 1

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Cross Ice 2 on 1

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Defense Read 2 on 1

Defense Read 2 on 1 - Hockey Drill
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Eagles Half Ice 2 on 1

Eagles Half Ice 2 on 1
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Neutral Zone Support 2 on 1

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Point to Half Wall 2 vs 1

Point to Half Wall 2 vs 1 Small Area Game
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Quick 2 vs 1 Attack Situational Drill

Quick 2 vs 1 Attack Situational Drill
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Quick Coach 2 on 1 with Backcheck

Quick Coach 2 on 1 with Backcheck - Ice Hockey Drill
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Quick Turn Up 2 on 1

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Seven Pass 2 on 1

Seven Pass 2 on 1 Hockey Drill Diagram
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Simple Breakout - Control to 2 on 1

Simple Breakout - Control to 2 on 1
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Simple Breakout Reverse to 2 on 1

Simple Breakout Reverse to 2 on 1
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Speed 2 on 1

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