Drill Setup:
- Split players into small groups at the circles.
- Draw a line to split the circle in half. X1 starts with the puck, passes to X2 at the opposite side of the circle. X2 passes the puck back to X1.
- X1 must choose a 1/2 of the circle and skate attempting to skate on that half and ge tto the opposite half of the circle.
- X2 angles, X1 and does not allow them to get to other half/side of the circle.
Drill Purpose:
- Purpose of the drill is to introduce angling. BecauseX1 and X2 start across from each other, the drill stresses that"X2" cannot skate straight atX1 but must angle and push X1 one direction.
- Can introduce the concept of using your stick to help steer the player as well as going stick on stick and body on body at the right moment.
Common Mistakes:
- "X2" giving up the middle behind them and not being patient. "X2"looking at the puck and/or only going for the puck instead of body &puck.
