Purpose
Pairs of offensive and defensive players learn to work together to beat the other side.Setup
- Offensive players form two lines in the corner.
- Defensive players form two lines at the blue line on the opposite side.
How it Works
- Coach blows his whistle.
- Defenders skate to the middle of the ice and then begin to skate backward.
- Offensive players skate down ice and go against the defenders.
- Run the drill for 8-15 minutes.
Coaching Tips
- In a 2-on-2 defenders must focus on gap control. If they leave a large gap, the offensive players should shoot through it. Advanced players should try to use the defenders’ bodies to screen the goalie.