ANGLING - 1 ON 1 #1 (STN)

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Description

Players line up in two lines outside the blue line. Player on boards has puck and is on offence, player in middle of ice is on defence.
On whistle, offensive player starts skating forwards, defensive player starts skating backwards. Defensive player angles offensive player into boards so he can take the puck.
Defensive player has to take away time and space and must properly time pivot to turn to the outside to face the offensive player.

Key Teaching Points

Use drill to teach both offence and defence tactics
Defending player must control skate and gradually take away time and space
Most important aspect is the angle and the timing – if those are right, the defensive player can simply take the puck