Forwards should look to make passes in the neutral zone, encouraging puck movement
Theme
2on1/3on2/Backcheck/Zone Entry
Description
There will be 3 lines of forwards. F1 and F2 lines in the same corner, with the F3 line in the opposite corner at the other end and pucks in both corners.
Defenceman will be in the neutral zone along the wall on the same side of the ice as the F1 and F2 lines.
D1 will start just inside the zone and on a whistle F1 or F2 will start with a puck.
They will carry it up ice 2on1 exchanging passes with each other.
After a shot is taken, D1 will stop in front of the net and F1 and F2 will look to turn back up ice towards F3 in the corner.
As the shot is happening, F3 in the corner with a puck will begin to leave.
D2 and D3 will skate across the ice to prepare for F1, F2, and F3 coming back 3on2.
D1 that stopped in front of the net will then turn into a back-checker and chase down the 3on2.
After a shot is taken, coach will blow a whistle a new group will go.
Key Points
F3 needs to time when he leaves so he is not so far ahead of the play causing F1 and F2 to play catch-up
Remind the defenceman about their gaps and taking away passing lanes with an active stick
Forwards should look to make passes in the neutral zone rather then having 1 player carry the puck the whole way, encourage puck movement