Set up as shown in the diagram . The X's are shooting at the lower net and the O's are shooting at the upper net . The coach can start the game with a faceoff between X1 X2 and O1 O2 or by dumping the puck off the end wall . X1 X2 and O1 O2 play a cross ice 2v2 game . BEFORE THE OFFENSIVE TEAM CAN SHOOT HOWEVER THEY MUST PASS THE PUCK FIRST TO THEIR JOKER ( X3 and O3 ) and then get it back . The Jokers are limited to passing only and must stay within the highlighted area . X1 X2 and O1 O2 cannot check the other team's joker or go into their area . Keep score . Change the 2v2 players after 40 secs . Change the jokers after 3 rounds . If the puck is shot out of the zone or a goal is scored , the Coach dumps a new puck in .

Notes: OPTION 1 : the Joker is allowed to shoot

OPTION 2 : play 3v3 . This will allow you to practice your 4v3 PP set-up

Tags: Quick transition, Puck support and movement, 1 and 2 man offensive concepts, 1 and 2 man defensive concepts