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U10 - Compete Drills & Games

U10 - Compete Drills & Games

Sunday, November 21st, 2021

This practice plan is focused on fun and engaging competitions for players to use their skills to battle and work together. Modify the goals or points systems in each game based on your team's level and ability.

This practice encourages age-appropriate situations for 1v1, 2v2, and 3v3. A great way to build instincts, teamwork and skills in fun, game-like situations.

Practice Layout

Half Ice
3 vs. 3 Handball Game
1
Length of Time: 
8-10min

A great way to get players to think about spacing and puck support. Start practice with this game to get the competitiveness started right away, while also encouraging communication and letting the players figure out how they can work together to score goals. 

Gates of Buffalo Small Area Passing Game
2
Length of Time: 
10-min

Keep score based on number of successful passes made between the gates. 

Half Ice Slalom Races
3
Length of Time: 
10-12min

Incorporate skating and puck protection skills with relay races. 

Corner Boards 1 V 1 Loose Puck Battle
4
Length of Time: 
10-min

Progress to 2v2

Double Gates Activation Game
5
Length of Time: 
10-min

Progress the drill to start as a 2v2 with the opportunity to activated a third player to make it a 3v2.

Union Small Area Scoring Game
6
Length of Time: 
8-10min