A great drill to reinforce space, timing, communication, & zone entry: 3rd of 3 progressions.

1. Drill starts on whistle. X1 take 2 hard strides & moves puck to O2. O2 immediately moves puck to O1 (simulating a neutral ice regroup).
2. X1 continues on arc to fill middle lane, presenting a good stick to O1 & using good timing (better late than early). X2 times hook & curl on new strong side.
3. O1 quick touches puck to X1. X1 quick touches to X2; both skaters use good zone entry.
4. After moving puck O1 arcs around center circle & acts as activated defensemen on rush or trailing forward.

Tags: Present Stick, Read Play & Use Timing, X1 Must Center Drive, X2 Must Enter Wide, O1 Trail Play for Zone Entry Play,