DESCRIPTION

• The drill starts 2 v 2 below the top of the circles, with the coach dumping the puck in for a battle. The other players above the line should be active and working toward the puck.
• The two players above the line must stay above it until their teammate comes above it.
• Once a team has gained possession and had a shot on goal, the opposing team must bring the puck back above the line before they attack on offense.
• 45 seconds per rep, and then switch players. You can also change on the fly to add a different element to it, especially for older skaters.

KEY POINTS

• Keep players from being stagnant.
• Creating space.
• Supporting teammates off the puck.