U14 - Down Low Play & Wall Play Skills
U14 - Down Low Play & Wall Play Skills
Thursday, November 18th, 2021
The focus areas in this practice center around wall play skills and offensive/defensive play below the tops of the circles. 80% of the game of hockey is played along the walls. This practices emphasizes the skating, puckhandling and decision making skills that improve the ability to improve puck conditions and make plays in tight areas.
Drills
Exposing vs. Protecting the Puck
Discussion Points
Puck Protection - Surround Puck
6-8min
Station:1
Puck Retrieval Along The Boards
2-3min Discussion
Wall Retrieval Station
8-10min
Station:2
Royal Puck Protection Down Low
10-12min
Station:3
Double Gates Activation Game
8-10min
Station:4
Corner to Half Wall 2 vs 1
8-10min
Station:5
3 Puck 3 On 3
Station:6