Defense Split: Breakout Progression & Underhandle Off the Wall Shooting

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Breakout Warm Up Progression
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuCcZSBzyEA
Part 1- Puck retrieval, hit wing
Part 2 – Puck retrieval, D to D
Part 3 – Puck retrieval, cross & 'reverse' puck to partner (shown in video)
When D go back to retrieve pucks, teach good habits. Shoulder check, hands out, etc.

Walk the Line Shooting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTIRvhsdBlU
(Older players shown in video; drill is simplified for younger players in diagram.)
Part 1 - Walk the Line & Shoot, D receives pass, sprints off wall to 'good ice,' and shoots. Off-handed players should sprint forward off wall then open hips (skate backwards) and shoot.
Part 2 - D to D Catch & Shoot, D1 receives the pass and passes to D2 without stick handling. D2 receives the pass
and shoots via two touching the puck (once to stop the puck, once to shoot the puck).