3 Zone 3v3 Small Game

Drill Diagram

Description

Have 3 groups of 3v3 - one in each zone that must stay in their respective zone. Coach sends 3 pucks - one in each zone.

RULE: Team must make a DIRECT PASS to teammate in next zone and progress the puck to offensive end and score. Coach keeps track of goals. Players must decide which puck to double team and NZ players must be alert as both breakout options and defenders of breakout passes.

Game has 3 rounds where coach rotates groups each round so they all play each zone once. Most goals wins.

Notes: If 4 goalies on ice, do same game with two nets set up in each zone on left and right side of goal lines. where offense can shoot at either net.