Drill Setup:
- Split players into 2 teams. Whoever coach passes the puck to, that team must skate around their net with the puck before moving into playing.
- The opposing team (defenders) now angle the puck carrying team. After this the players play cross ice until coach changes lines.
Variations:
- Start with the "small area version." Start1 v 1. This is easier for the players to angle and work on angling skills in.
- Can move to 2 v 2 in this small area version as well. Once shows proficiency can move to full zone 3 v 3. Being bigger area makes it harder to angle.
- Can also set up situations where the offense has the advantage - like 3 v 2 or 3 v 1, or 2 v 1 games.
Purpose:
- Purpose of this drill is to work on angling and creating a turnover to be able to transition into offense. Focus on all the skills of angling as well as tight gaps and taking away passing lanes/options.
- Let the players play the game out for a little bit and continue to stress looking for new angling situations as well as using all body contact skills previously reviewed.
