• Forwards and defenceman split opposite sides of the neutral zone. Puck will be with with the forwards on both sides. 
• On the first whistle F1 and F2 will both leave without a puck and cut under the blueline curling up ice together with F2 splitting the faceoff dots. 
• As this is happening D1 is skating with the forwards and creating an angle to pivot and play them to the net 2-on-1. 
• F3 will give a pass to F1 or F2, they will then attack D1 down the ice for a shot. 
• After this shot is taken F3 will dump a puck into the corner where F1 and F2 will have to retrieve it and play a low 2-on-1 against D1 for a scoring chance. 
• Coach will blow a second whistle to finish the low 2-on-1 and then F3 and F4 will leave without a puck and cut under the blueline curling up ice together with F4 splitting the faceoff dots. 
• The next forward in line will toss a puck out for F3 or F4 with D2 skating with the forwards and creating an angle to pivot and play them to the net 2-on-1. 
• After a shot is taken there will be a puck dumped to the corner and now F3 and F4 will have a low 2-on-1 against D2.

• Defenceman should focus on their angle and gap control. Skate with the forwards to maintain your gap before pivoting
• Forwards, during the low 2on1 need to work to move out of the corner quickly and look for a quick shot. encourage puck movement and crashing the net
• Awareness is big during this drill, ensure all players and focused and understand their assignments for the drill
• Encourage forwards to curl low and cut the blue line to practice supporting pucks in the neutral zone

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