The Pass Through The Triangle Game from Darryl Belfry is from his practice plan, Parallel Teaching Structure - Passing Between Two Checks and One Touch Passing. This game allows players to practice moving to space and passing though defending players.
Setup
- Have 3 defending players set up in a triangle arrangement in the middle of the zone as shown in the video. The smaller the triangle the harder it is for the offensive team. So it is best to start with a larger triangle.
- Have 3 offensive players start with the puck. On the whistle, the 3 offensive players work to pass the puck with each other through the triangle. The goal is for player to communicate with each other and work on timing.
- After passing though the triangle players can shoot and score on net.
- Coaches have the option to count each pass through the triangle as a point and each goal as a point.
Coaching Points
- Encourage players to keep moving and communicate with each other.
- Players without the puck should work on their timing and jump through the triangle when the player with the puck is ready to make a pass.
Variations
- Can make the triangle bigger or smaller. The smaller the triangle the harder it will be for the offensive team.
- Can have the defenders keep their stick stationary or allow them to have active sticks.
