Setup the drill in both ends of the ice, same side of the boards. This will make the players use forehand in one end and backhand in the other. Finish 2 reps in one end and then switch. After they are done in both ends, move to neutral zone for faceoffs.

Communication both verbal and body language is key. Effective use of the yellow is also encouraged.

Emphasize the importance of this for both break-outs and forecheck.

Retrieving the puck off of the boards is often times crucial in a breakout. It is also important to know how to defend it, so we can stay on the forecheck. It is also important to keep your head and make reads along the boards, if you do not have a good first move or pass, the play is coming right back at you.

Make sure the players know their role and responsibilities on the draw.

Have them verbally communicate it to you and their linemates.

3 draws per line and then switch.

Once the tires are moved, we can utilize all three zones for the drill. - Rotate NZ - Zam | Zam to entry | Entry to NZ

Tips for breakouts

Here we will focus on the most crucial aspect of a zone entry. If we can get out of the d-zone effectively, we can enter the o-zone with numbers. To do this effectively, we need to be aware of the breakout, and if we are on the offside we need to push the pace and become the lead outlet or catch the defenders attention to give the puck carrier more time and space.

10 U - Zam end

In a hockey game, there are typically around 100 transitions. Handling them when they happen to us, and making them happen for us is tantamount. To fully transition from defense to offense, we need possession of the puck and we need to breakout of the defensive zone and get into the offensive zone.

Stay in the same end of the ice.

Decision making and communication is key. They have to have their heads up, scanning the ice and making reads. Make the read and make the play. 

Finish on some faceoff work