The 3 v 3 with Down Low Passer is a competitive small area game allows teams to practice getting open in front of the net, and defending the front of the net.
Setup
- Puck is behind the net with passer.
- Passer can move side to side to make pass to teammates in front of net.
- The 3 defensive players cannot pressure or play the passer behind the net.
- The 3 defensive players need to play 1 vs 1 with the offensive players in front of net.
- If you have a game on the other side (like shown in the diagram), when the defense gets the puck, they rim puck around to other side to passer behind the net, which will start the other 3 v 3 game.
Coaching Points
- The focus of the drill is for offensive players trying to get open in front of the net while defensive players work on covering players in front.
- Defense should keep sticks on the ice to block passing lanes.
Variations
- Can make it 2 v 2 or 3 v 3 in front.
- Can play the game on both sides, where the defending team rims the puck to their player behind the net on the other side, or you can play the game on one side (like shown in the video).
