Olympic 1v1 with Backchecker

Drill Diagram

Drill Diagram

Description

Option 1: 1v1
On the whistle, the D skates to the wall, then backwards around the centre circle. At the same time, the O skates around the pylon, and attacks 1v1 against the D.
D can't turn forward until they reach centre line. O to drive hard around the D.

Option 2: 1v1 with back checker
Same as Option 1, but O2 is backchecker. O2 should turn up quickly close to net to reduce the distance needed to catch O1. If O1 is beating the D, then O2 should skate hard to the near post and try and cut off O1. If D is angling O1 to the wall, then O2 should support and pick up loose pucks. If O2 catches O1, then D can collect loose puck. Must read and react.

Notes: Drill runs from both sides simultaneously.

Tags: Backward Skating - D, 1v1, Quick Feet