Defensive Zone 3 0n 3 Down Low Progression 2 vs 3

Drill Diagram

Description

D1 starts in front of net with the support of X (use a forward)
F1 and F2 start in the corner
Coach passes a puck to F1, F1 trys to cycle with F2 to generate a scoring chance
D1 closes on F1 and either trys to pin or knock puck off his stick. X supports and may have to check and pin F2
D2 Protects the net front and only gets involved if D1 or F1 get beat out of corner.

F1 and D1 can bump the puck to D2 behind the net and D2 passes to coach

Continue to battle until coach blows whistle, a goal is scored or D2 passes to coach

Notes: After F1 moves the puck it is importamt that D1 Rides F1 and comes back to D side to support X.
D2 Plays of near post in a good defensive position. And is ready to pick up a bump pass.

Tags: 1) Work from the inside out, 2) D-Side of your man, 3) Stick Positioning. (on hip to get a pin, and on puck in open ice), 4) Communication, 5) Support