Close Quarters 123
Description
Time:
15 mins (14 mins work / 1 min rest & demo).
Goalies: in both nets stopping shots and minimizing rebounds.
Description:
-F1 tries to walk out of corner and attack the net with D1 defending.
*coach should whistle after 10-15 secs or when a goal is scored or puck is cleared.
-After whistle, F2 starts an attack with D2 defending. F1 & D1 join the mix to create a 2on2 (F v D).
*coach should whistle after 10-15 secs or when a goal is scored or puck is cleared.
-After whistle, F3 starts an attack with a shot on net and C1 (checker) defending. F1 & F2 should be trying to screen or deflect the shot. D1 & D2 defending the net front. This creates a 3on3 (F v D&C).
*Let play out for 15-20 secs.
Progression:
After the 3 on 3, have the attackers clear the blue line, reground and complete a zone entry to attack again 3on3.
Notes: Defenders - Active stick, gap control, head on a swivel, communication, hockey IQ, physicality
Forwards - communication, puck support / play off the puck, getting open
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