The 2 on 2 Jets From Todd Knott is an excellent drill that practices 2 on 2's and net-front battles. There are two parts to this drill. Part 1 is a 2 on 2 that is set up as a rush and the drill continues to part 2, which is a 2 on 2 net-front battle. Plus in part 2 of the drill, the forward team has 2 additional forwards and 2 additional defencemen that are activated that can pass and shoot the puck.
Setup:
- There are 2 parts to this drill:
- Part 1: 2 on 2 Rush: On the whistle, the first part begins and is a 2 on 2 where two forwards and two defensemen race to the blue line from the corners. From there the forwards receive a puck from a coach in the corner, which begins the first 2 on 2. After that rush plays out, the coach will blow a whistle.
- Part 2: 2 on 2 Net Front Battle (with support): On the second whistle, the second forwards (the two F2's) and the second defenceman (the two D2's) will activate and be on the offensive team. This will essentially create a 6 on 2 but the focus will be on the 2 on 2 battle in front of the net. The forward in the corner with the group of pucks will put a puck in play with each whistle from coach. Coach will whistle for a new puck when a puck goes out of play, or the forwards score. The perimeter players will work on passing the puck quickly. The coach can allow up to 4 new pucks during one 30 second rep.
Coaching Points:
- On part 1 of the drill, the forwards should work on different timing and tempo to stagger the defenceman.
- On part 2 of the drill, the forwards need to get their sticks free and protect the puck with their body.
- On part 2 of the drill, the defenceman need to work on playing the body and keeping their sticks on the ice to disrupt passing lanes and the forwards stick.
- The perimeter players need to work on quick passing and shots.
