DESCRIPTION

• The purpose of the drill is to get players to transition from offense to defense and to make quick break-out passes.
• The drill starts with Blue X players crossing above the tires, making a drop pass, and attacking the Red X players 2 v 2.
• As soon as the drill begins, the next Red X players skate quickly into break-out position by the hash marks.
• When the Red X defending players get control of the puck, they quickly make a break-out pass to their Red X teammates, who quickly cross above the tires and attack the Blue X players who were originally on offense, and now these players become the defenders.
• The original Red X players are finished and should sprint to the end of the line.

KEY POINTS

• Emphasize quick passes from defending players to break-out players.
• Allow offensive players to make a drop pass above the tires; defenders cannot defend above the tires.
• If a goal is scored or the goalie freezes the puck, the coach can pass directly to the next players waiting for the break-out pass to keep the pace up.