Both D start on their knees as the coach shoots a puck into either corner. Nearest D skates to the puck and attempts to clear the zone (high & hard off the boards).
Nearest forward (X2) attempts to win the puck or (at least) pressures the D to 'get rid' of the puck quickly. X1 supports X2 (this could be the start of a cycle) or prevents the D from dumping puck out of the zone easily.
The other D must hold their position in front of the net unless the puck gets played around the back of the net. They must also ensure they are goal side of the spare forward (X3) at all times too!

Tags: Basic positional play for new defense and forwards.