"ON THE DOTS" 3 ON 2
Goal:To simulate a game situation in which players are operating with a 3 on 2 advantage in a small area.
Time: 8 to 10 minutes. Player shifts 30-45 seconds. Players resting can do stationary passing.
RULES:One player from each team must stay positioned on the face-off dot in front of the net their team is attacking
- Players on dots are stationary. They are not allowed to shoot, only give and receive passes. Other players move freely and may shoot.
- Player on the dot may not be pressured.
- Coach has the option to require a pass to the player on the dot before a shot is attempted.
RELAY RACES w/PUCKS
- Two teams compete in relay races around cones. Can do backwards, forwards, tight turns, mohawk turns,etc...
1 ON 1's
- Defense start with the puck. Skate towards forwards and give pass to forwards and pivots to start skating backwards. Forward receives pass and goes down on 1 on 1. Try and get D to take forward before he gets to close to the net.
2 ON 1 "ROVER"
Goal: to Simulate 2 on 1 game situations
TIME 8-10 Minutes. Player Shifts 30-45 Seconds.
RULES: One offensive player and one defender are placed on each side of the ice. These players must stay on their side of the ice.
- An extra player - the "Rover" - is placed in the middle. This player can attack on either side, creating a constant 2 on 1 situation.
TEACHING POINTS: The "rover" will often be behind the play as the puck is passed from one end of the ice to the other. This will force the offensive player to delay and handle the puck while waiting for the "rover" to join the play and create a scoring opportunity. Defenders will get multiple opportunities to defend 2 on 1 in game-like situations and make long breakout passes.
Progressions: Add a third player to each team to create 3 on 2 situations.
- add a support player below the face-off circle.

Notes: Please make sure that the kids get rests between shifts. Kids can not go at a high tempo for 8-10 minutes straight, thus we are teaching them bad learning habits and tiring them out in the drills.

Tags: Knee's Bent, Head up, Fun!