Alternate 1 on 1 x 3

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The Alternate 1 on 1 x 3 shared by Daniel Paille is a 2 part drill that allows players to work on 1 on 1 concepts in different areas of the offensive zone. Part 2 of the drill creates 1 on 1, 2 on 1 and 2 on 2 opportunities with the same setup.

Setup

Can run out of one end, or both ends of the ice.
Pucks in both corners, and just inside the blueline as shown in the diagram.
Player rotates as follows: when drill is completed, Player 4 fills in Player 1 position, Player 1 to Player 2 position, Player 2 to Player 3 position, and Player 3 to Player 4 position.
In the diagram above, we show the movement of both the forwards and defenseman in the first series of the drill, and then for series 2 and 3 we only show the path of the forwards. Watch the full video to see the defensemans rotation. Coaches can have one defender handle all 3 1 on 1's or have a rotation (as Coach Paille describes) where after the forward shoots, they transition to defense on the next series.

Part 1 (1 on 1) x3

Player 1 start at faceoff dot and Player 4 starts at hashmarks. On whistle, Player 1 will pick up puck in corner, while Player 4 will skate to near side post, stop, touch post with stick and angle Player 1. Ideally, Player 1 will work towards top of circle for shot on net (Player 1 can tight turn for net drive if needed).
Player 2 will start at opposite faceoff dot. Player 1 will then stop at far side post, touch post with stick, and angle Player 2. Player 2 will pick up puck in opposite corner. Ideally, Player 2 will create a net drive scenario (Player 2 can skate across top of circle if needed).
Player 3 will start at top of circle. Player 2 will then touch near side post and angle Player 3 near blue line. Player 3 will pick up a puck angling down the wall and find lane to net, either across top of circle or puck protection with net drive.

Part 2 (1 on 1 to 2 on 1 to 2 on 2)

Player 1 starts at faceoff dot and Player 4 starts at hashmarks. On whistle, Player 1 will pick up puck in corner, while Player 4 will skate to near side post, stop, touch post with stick and angle Player 1. Ideally, Player 1 will work towards top of circle for shot on net (Player 1 can tight turn for net drive if needed).
Next, Player 4 will skate behind net to join and support Player 2. Player 2 will start at opposite faceoff dot. Player 1 will then stop at far side post, touch post with stick, and angle Player 2. Player 2 will pick up puck in opposite corner. Player 2 will create a tight turn and either drop pass to Player 4 or keep puck and attack net 2 on 1 vs Player 1.
Player 1 will skate to blue line and support Player 3. Player 3 will start at top of circle. Player 2 will then touch near side post, Player 4 will stop and touch far side post, and angle Player 1 and Player 3 near blue line. Player 3 will pick up a puck angling down the wall and find lane to net with support from Player 1, either across top of circle or puck protection with net drive.

Coaching Points

Defenders should keep stick on the ice and work to angle forwards to outside of ice.
Forwards should protect the puck and work to create opportunities to drive to the net and take a shot.