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10 & UNDER

SQUIRT

Practice Plan ManualA Publication Of The USA Hockey Coaching Education Program

The USA Hockey

Coaching Education

Program Is Presented By

HOCKEY

T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S


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Copyright 2009, USA Hockey, Inc.

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Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data:

Belmonte, Val, 1951 -Emahiser, Dick, 1952 -

Practice Plan Manual For 10 & Under (Squirt)

Practice Plan Manual For

10 & UNDER(Squirt)

PhilosophyAreas of Development

Practice PlansDrills

ByVal BelmonteDick Emahiser

Edited ByMark Tabrum

ProductionDana Ausec

Technical AdvisorsVal BelmonteDick Emahiser

Mike MacMillanBob O'Connor

Matt Walsh


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Introduction 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Legend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Objectives & Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4The Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Recommended Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5On-Ice & Off-Ice Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Development of Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Physical & Psychological Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Technical & Tactical Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Skills & Abilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Sample Practice Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Practice Plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Additional Drills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

LEGEND

Backward Skate

Backward Skate With Puck

Drop Pass

Forward Skate

Forward Skate With Puck

Forward Stroke

Pass

Shoot

Stop

Introduction

Dedication

This manual is dedicated to Ken Johannson, one of the founders of USA Hockeys

Coaching Education Program. Ken wrote USA Hockeys first coaching manual as well as

designed the original curriculum for the coaching clinics.


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INTRODUCTION

As part of an ongoing effort to promote enthusiasm and enjoyment in hockey, USA Hockey has preparedPractice Plan Manual for 10 & Under (Squirts).

The objective of this manual is to provide coaches with the resources to create a positive and healthynvironment for players to learn. The emphasis is to develop a non-competitive environment for the youngerge levels that stresses the fun of playing and the learning of basic skills.

This manual provides the coach with the knowledge to develop successful practice sessions. The drillsave been developed to stress the youngsters' individual improvement. The fundamental skills of skating,uck control, passing, shooting and checking are presented in a progressive manner.

It is important that coaches prepare and organize their session prior to going on the ice. The betterought out a practice, the more successful it will be. Coaches are encouraged to use their own imaginationcreate drills.The overall emphasis at the 10 & Under (Squirt) level is fun, enjoyment, and a maximum amount of

ctive participation for each player.

BJECTIVESO Enjoyable introduction and experience in ice hockey.O Provide a healthy atmosphere for fun and learning.O Introduce the concept of games and the fun in playing hockey.O Development of communication at the players level of learning.O Encourage the players to enjoy, learn and continue to play hockey.O Develop qualities important to hockey: quickness, agility, coordination, balance, strength

and flexibility.

HILOSOPHYEnjoyment and recreational benefits are the major focus of new guidelines for youth hockey issued by

e USA Hockey Board of Directors. More than 80% of registered teams play in the classification of 8 &nder (Mite), 10 & Under (Squirt), 12 & Under (Pee Wee), 14 & Under (Bantam), 16 & Under (Midget),8 & Under (Midget), prompting the Youth Council of USA Hockey to emphasize the educational andcreational values of ice hockey.

The USA Hockey recommended guidelines for youth hockey encourage an environment in whichildren and youth can learn the basic skills without the distractions that are often associated with an

veremphasis on winning. Mastery of the fundamental skills and the fun of playing are essential to theevelopment of a lifelong interest in hockey. Programs must be conducted to accommodate the number ofew players who wish to play hockey and to reduce the number who become disenchanted and drop out.

These voluntary guidelines are directed at youth programs, but they must be implemented by adults ifey are to influence youth hockey programs. Coaches, parents, administrators and rink operators must allo their part to ensure that the USA Hockey philosophy and the following guidelines are upheld.

HE COACHYour impression upon these young players is profound. How they relate to the game of hockey

epends upon you. Your role is vital and heavy with responsibility.

he Coach Shapes the players views through their actions and attitudes. At times, plays a more important role than the childs parents. Is a teacher. Is a leader.

Coachs Code of Conduct: Hockey is fun. Honest representation; skills should decide the final outcome of games. Opponents are to be respected and complimented. Rules and regulations are to be viewed as mutual agreement in spirit and trust. Officials are to be viewed as honest arbitrators. Winning is a consideration, but not the only one, nor the most important one. Set a good example of behavior.

Teach Players to: Play for the love of the game. Respect their opponent. Play for the good of the team. Accept the officials decisions and respect their judgment. Play within the rules of the game. Be generous in victory and gracious in defeat. Always conduct yourself with honor and pride. To play the game is great, to win the game is greater, to LOVE the game is the greatest.

RECOMMENDED PROGRAMS.O Three practices to every game.O Practice sessions lasting one to one and a half hours.O While emphasis of development of the fundamental skills is still important, it becomes important

that more time is now spent teaching the principles of the game.

25 games maximum = 75 practices

ON-ICE TRAINING One hour practice Individual instruction Fun games Scr immage Cross ice and small game activities Skating Passing and receiving Shoot ing Puck handling

Prepare interesting and challenging practice sessions. Utilize all the variables within each time allotmeni.e., backward skating, turning, etc., within the skating time allotment.

OFF-ICE TRAINING Only for those who wish to participate. Stress flexibility. Encourage players to participate in all sports. Develop qualities important to hockey.


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EVELOPMENT OF SPEEDO Sudden bursts in different directionsO Obstacle coursesO Track and fieldO SoccerOJumpingO Team combination drillsO Wrestling

HYSICAL PREPARATIONO Daily physical education.O Stress proper posture.O Include games and activities that involve physical contact and rough and tumble play in a safe and

organized environment.O Stress agility, quickness, balance, coordination and dexterity.O Encourage the players to participate in school activities and o ther sports.O Flexibility drills.O Alternate work and rest periods. Youngsters are easily fatigued.

SYCHOLOGICAL PREPARATIONO By seeking alignment with peer groups, team loyalty develops. These youngsters need the coachs

approval and encouragement.O Help the players develop self-reliance and independence.O Build confidence.O Stress group participation and sharing, but be aware of the individual needs of the youngster.O Support and protect the youngster in situations they are not prepared to handle.

ECHNICAL PREPARATIONO Introduction of specific skills by position.O Master principle game elements, methods and techniques.O Continued refinement of skills necessary to perform elements of team play.O Introduction of checking skills and techniques.

ACTICAL PREPARATIONO Development of attention, visual memory, relaxed concentration and orientation.O Simple combinations in pairs, or in a line.O Simple game situation theory (when to pass, when to shoot, where to pass, where to shoot).O Introduction to group interactions.O Introduction of a basic team system including offensive and defensive tactics.

Performance AreasOffense DefenseOffense in the defensive zone Territorial defenseOffense in the neutral zone One-man forecheckingOffense in the offensive zone Two-man forecheckingFace-offs Backchecking (neutral zone)

Center on defenseman coverageWing on defenseman coverage

SKILLS AND ABILITIESSuggested Emphasis for 10 & Under (Squirt)

Performance Areas

Skating Puck Control Passing & Shooting Checking GoalkeepingReceiving

Edge control Forehand shift Forehand Wrist Poke check Parallel shuffleReady position Backhand shift Backhand Backhand Hook check Lateral T-glideForward start Change of pace Snap Snap Lift the stick check Forward/backwardForward start- Slip through Flip Flip Covering moves

right/left Slip across Receiving (stick) Stick savesForward stride Puck off boards Receiving (skate) Body savesControl stop Receiving (hand) Glove savesBackward skating Leg savesBackward stop Skate savesControl turn Stacking padsForward crossunder V drop

Playing angles

ReboundsSituations


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Practice: _____________________

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Skill Work Competitive Team Systems (Optional) Fun/Modified Sc rimmages

____ Skating Drills Positional Play ____ Tag Games

____ Puck Control ____ Skill Races ____ Breakout ____ Relay Races

____ Passing ____ 1 on 1 ____ Lanes ____ 3 on 3 scrimmage

____ Shooting ____ 2 on 2 ____ Off. Triangle ____ 4 on 4 scrimmage

____ Checking ____ Time Skills ____ 5 on 5 scrimmage

____ Agility ____ Miscellaneous

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Drill #4 10 Power Strokes -

10 strides or less

Emphasis on power not speed.

Full extension to maximum push ofinside edge.

Recovery - recover under hip next toglide foot.

Drill #3 Push-TouchPower Strokes

Glide skate; knee well bent.

Stride skate; full extension; pushinside edge hard into ice.

Recover - when recovering touchskate to glide skate.

Drill #2 Big C

Knee bent throughout stride.

Cut the ice with inside edge.

Learn to balance on inside edge; theother skate is held up off the ice.

Head and chest up.

Two hands on stick; blade on the ice.

Time Drill Emphasis

5 mins . 1. Moving s tr et ches - l egs, back, shou lde rs , wa is t, w ri st Warm-up

5 mins. 2. Big C - inside edges Inside edge, power stance

5 mins . 3. Push -Touch powe r s trokes - f ull e xtension to compl ete Full ex tensionrecovery complete recovery

5 mins. 4. 10 power strokes - length of ice Push inside edge

5 mins. 5. Stationary stickhandling - gripping the stick, short and Grip, wrist roll, eyes upwide, front to back, diagonal, lateral step and pull

5 mins. 6. Pul l puck wide in s tr ide - half speed - very wide pull s Slow, exaggerated, wide pull s

5 mins. 7. Two direction puckhandling - over and back Eyes up; avoid contact

5 mins. 8. Stationary passing - (A) buddy passing - 3 ft.-10 ft.-20 ft. Sweep puck; Give receivingapart, (B) pepper pass - five players

5 mins. 9. Zig-Zag (3 section) pass and move Pass to forehand side

5 mins. 10. 1 on 1 puck compe ti tion - in side edge t ur n on cone Turn on one skate only


bjectives: 1. Skating - Inside Edges, Power Stroke2. Puck Control - Grip, Lateral Dribbling, Eyes Up

3. Passing / Receiving - Forehand, Pass To Blade, Receiving

Date:

Practice: #1

Level: 10 & Under (Squirt)

Skill Work Team Play Systems/Concepts Speed/Games Testing

X Skating 1 on 1 ____ Defensive Cov. ____ Short Work - Quickness

X Puck Control ____ 2 on 0 ____ Backcheck ____ Small Ice Modified Games

X Passing/Receiving 2 on 1 Forecheck Full Ice Modified Games

Shooting 2 on 2 Breakouts FUN - Relay Contests

___ Checking ____ 3 on 1 ____ Entering Attack Zone ____ Skills Testing

Agility Work ____ 3 on 2 ____ Triangulization/Cycling X M isc. Competition

Goaltending ____ Faceoffs___ Def./Forwards ____ Power Play/Penalty Kill


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Drill #9 Zig-Zag (3sections) Pass and Move

Pass accurately to forehand side.

Pass the puck hard.

After pass, skate quickly to thatsection to receive pass from nextplayer.

Player on far blue line skates in andshoots.

rill #6 Pull Puck Widen Stride

Go half speed.

Pull puck wide with every stride.

Learn to pull puck quickly acrossfrom one side to the other.

rill #5 Stationarytickhandling - Basic

Movements

Grip - Hands 9-12 inches apart, eyes up.

) Short and wide dribbles in front ofbody.

) Front to back dribbles - side of body.

) Diagonal dribbles.

) One step to side (lateral), pull puckvery wide.



Drill #8 StationaryPassing - Forehand

(A) Buddy Passing - Start 3 ft. apart,then 10 ft., then 20 ft.

Pass to forehand side.

Slide and Guide and Cup and Give.

(B) Five Player Pepper Pass.

Drill #10 1 on 1 Up

Around Cone Competition

One line in each corner, coach haspucks.

Player skates forward using insideedge turn on one skate around cone.

Coach passes puck, two players racefor puck and shoot.

rill #7 Two Direction

uckhandling

Half the players on each sideboardwith puck.

Skate with puck from one side tothe other, turn around and comeback.

Eyes up - avoid running into otherplayer.


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Time Drill Emphasis

5 mins. 1. Warm-up - moving stretches, Big C, power strokes Inside edges

5 mins. 2. Three Cone Tr iangle - race, one skate inside edge turn Keep balance while going faston each cone

5 mins. 3. Lightning - one skate power start with L start One skate balance

5 mins. 4. One hand on stick puck acceleration Push puck out in front andblade rotation

5 mins. 5. 1 on 1 lightning steps and starts with puck then Control puck while stoppingshoot at cone and starting

5 mins. 6. Three players jam the circles - One hand puck Eyes up to avoid contactacceleration going between circles

6 mins. 7. Circle passes (A) Sta tionary pass to second player to Smooth and accurate passesyour right; (B) Circle pass keep away - put one player in

middle of circle

5 mins. 8. Sta tionary wrist shot on boards - pul l puck back to s ide Put weight on st ick whenthen sweep puck forward hard sweeping

5 mins. 9. Side to side moving - pull to side wrist shot, follow inand shoot a second puck high off boards

5 mins . 10. 1 on 1 chase - ba tt le and shoot


bjectives: 1. Skating - Aggressive Inside Edges and Power Stop2. Puck Handling - Acceleration, Change Direction, Movement in

Tight Areas3. Passing - Quick and Accurate4. Shooting - Pull to Side and Shoot (Stationary and Moving)

Date:

Practice: # 2






X Shooting 2 on 2 Breakouts FUN - Relay Contests

____ C hecking ____ 3 on 1 ____ E ntering Attack Zone ____ Skills Testing


Goaltending ____ Faceoffs____ Def./Forwards ____ Power Play/Penalty Kill

Drill #1 Warm-up: Big Cand Power Strokes

Aggressive inside edges

Full extension

Complete recovery

Body rhythm when stroking

Drill #2 Three ConeTriangle Race - Inside Edges

Turn on inside edge one skate onlyaround each cone.

Go fast; teach balance.

Drill #3 Lightning - One

Foot Power Stop and LStart

Four lines (two each direction sameside)

Skate to line using one foot stop,knee well bent.

L Start - skates heel to heel, toepointing the direction to go - make ita race.


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Drill #7 Stationary CirclePassing

(A) Pass to second player on right. Hard passes to forehand side

(B) Circle pass keep away - one playerin middle, pass keeping puck awayfrom middle player.

Drill #8 Stationary WristShot Against Boards

Puck starts in front, quickly pull puckto side.

Skates rotate 45 degrees to side.

Put weight on stick and sweep puckhard forward, open blade to raisepuck.

Drill # 9 Side to Side

Movement - Wrist Shot

Player X skates towards the middleof the ice.

Skates rotate 45 degrees to side.

Pull the puck to side and shoot awrist shot against the boards.

Pick the puck up off the boardsand shoot a second wrist shot highoff the boards.

rill #4 One Hand Puckcceleration

Slide puck to top of circle.

Skate hard to puck

Push puck in front of body, onehand.

Flip/Flop blade to keep puck goingstraight.

rill #5 Lightningtops and Start Withuck - 1 on 1

Carry puck while doing stopsand starts at lines.

Carry puck to cone and shoot.

First player to score wins.

If both miss net on shot, retrieveand score.

rill #6 Three Player Jam

he Circles and 1-2-3 Shoot

Three players at a time stickhandleinside circle.

After completing third circle playersare numbered 1-2-3, #1 straight in,#2 around dot at blue line, #3 skateup over red line.


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rill #10 1 on 1 Puckhase - Battle and Shoot

Coach slides puck towards blue line.

Player X and Player O battle for theloose puck.

The player that gains control of thepuck attempts a shot on goal.

The player without the puck tries togain inside positioning and preventa scoring opportunity.


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Drill Warm-up and Big C -Power Strokes - Stops andStarts on Whistle

Stop on whistle and change direction.

One foot power stop.

L start; heel to heel; point the toe in thedirection you want to go.

Drill #2 Four ConesInside Edge Rhythm Skate

Two hands on stick; blade on ice.

One skate inside edges; turn on eachcone.

Use stick blade as the steering wheelgoing around each cone.

Shorten distance between cones asplayers get better.

Use up to eight cones.

Drill #3 Big C - Outside

Edge Cross-Over

Make complete half circle pattern witheach skate on outside edge.

Balance on outside edge for a lengthof time.

Keep knee bent.

Time Drill Emphasis

5 mins . 1. Warm-Up - moving st ret ches , B ig C, power s tr okes , Do fo r short time spanswhistle starts and stops

5 mins. 2. Four cone inside edge rhythm skate - two hands on stick;stick blade on ice (steering wheel) around cone

5 mins. 3. Big C - Outside edge crossovers - try and balance on Make 1/2 circle with eachoutside edge for a period of time skate

5 mins. 4. Zig -Zag control turns (fee t s traddle cone) - red to blue Inside leg bent, outside legli ne; body cen ter of grav it y low ( keep knee bent ) s tra igh t

5 mins. 5. Short, quick dribble and wide pul ls while skatingforward; do five short dribbles then four wide pullsin stride and continue all the way to the other end

5 mins. 6. Pul l around cone and board - both di rect ions, same t ime Stress good fake and widepull

5 mins. 7. Control turns - Figure 8 around hockey gloves; gloves two stick Put puck outside and pulllengths apart puck around

5 mins . 8. 2 on 0 shor t passes - shoo t - get puck in corne r, make No s lapping puck, qu ickpass to coach, keep skating for return pass from coach sweep passes

5 mins. 9. Shot with deflections (A) two players - shooter (middle) and Quick sweep passesdeflects (boards); (B) two players pass from corner; skate tonet, shoot and deflect the direction of puck

5 mins . 10. 1 on 1 Compet it ion - con tr ol t ur ns around thr ee cone Ful l speedtriangle; let them battle until one scores (set time limit) Learn to battle


bjectives: 1. Skating - Body Rhythm, Outside Edge, Control Turn2. Puck Control - Pulls, Controlling Puck While Turning3. Passing / Receiving - Short Quick Passing, Board Pass

4. Shooting - Deflection and Screens

Date:

Practice: # 3







___ Checking ____ 3 on 1 ____ Entering Attack Zone ____ Skills Testing


Goaltending ____ Faceoffs

___ Def./Forwards ____ Power Play/Penalty Kill


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Drill #7 Control Turns -Figure 8 on Gloves

Inside leg bent (outside edge) andoutside leg straight (inside edge).

Put puck to outside of turn, surroundpuck with blade and pull puckaround turn (dont start puck oninside of turn).



Drill #9 Shoot With

Deflection and Screen

(A) Shooter in middle, player deflectingon side boards.

Shoot puck on ice; keep blade on ice;change direction of puck.

(B) Pass out from corner to shooter.

Skate to front of net, screen anddeflect.

Drill #8 2 on 0 - Short,Quick Passes and Shoot

2 players pass puck back and forthand then shoot on net.

Both players retrieve puck in thecorner and make a board pass to thecoach.

Continue skating; receive pass fromcoach

Do two control turns around conesand shoot low on net (bench acrossnet); get rebound and shoot.

rill #4 Zig-Zag Controlurns on Cones

Inside leg bent, outside leg straight(brace).

Skates straddle the cone laying on itsside when making the turn.

Stick moves to straight leg (outside)then bring stick around (rotate atwaist) when turning.

rill #5 Six Short, Quickribbles and Four Wideulls in Stride

Six very quick, short dribbles.

Four maximum wide pulls - playermay drop one hand off stick on pulls.

Continue sequence the length of ice.

rill #6 Fake and Pull on

oard and Cones - TwoWays

Use 2x6x6 or 8 board and putcone in middle of board.

Two lines (same time) - skate at cone,fake, pull wide - three quickcrossovers.

Force players to fake and accelerate.


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rill #10 1 on 1ompetition - Control Turnsround Three Cones Withr Without a Puck; Race touck and Shoot

) Player carry no puck; battle for puckand shoot.

Player carry puck pass to player inline; continue in; battle for puckand shoot.


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Time Drill Emphasis

5 mins. 1. Warm-Up - Big C outside edge - power strokes -zig-zag control turns

5 mins. 2. Forward crossovers (A) Circles (B) three cone M pattern Outside edge balance; no gliding

10 mins. 3. Backward strokes (A) C start to backward strokes;(B) backward crossovers; (C) 4 backward crossovers tobackward strokes

5 mins. 4. Puckhandling - 1 on 1 with stationary partner in middle Fake; Pull; three quick crossoversoption; shoot at boards after crossovers

5 mins. 5. Puckhandl ing - Forward crossovers - fake, pul l, three Keep puck away from a pokec rossove rs on coaches; shoot t hen sc reen/de fle ct check

5 mins. 6. 2 on 0 drop pass at both blue lines; shoot second puck Puck carrier cross f ir st , thenrebound shot receiver

5 mins . 7. 1 on 1 - fo rward behind net ; de fense car ri es in and D st ic ks ups ide down; Closeshoots gap

5 mins. 8. No Body Play - Take out hands/stick weave Checkers hip on puckcarriers gloves

5 mins. 9. 1 on 1 Circle crossovers; three cone triangles control turns;race to puck and score. Option - carry puck, pass toplayers line

5 mins. 10. Small games (A) 2 vs. 2 (B) 1 vs. 1; both widthof rink


bjectives: 1. Skating - Forward Crossovers, Backward Start and Crossovers2. Puck Control - Fake - Pull - Accelerate with Opposition

3. Passing - Drop Pass4. Checking - Limit Hands and Sticks5. Competition - 1 on 1 Drills

Date:

Practice: #4



X Skating X 1 on 1 ____ Defensive Cov. ____ Short Work - Quickness

X Puck Control ____ 2 on 0 ____ Backcheck X Small Ice Modified Games



X Checking ____ 3 on 1 ____ Entering Attack Zone ____ Skills Testing

Agility Work ____ 3 on 2 ____ Triangulization/Cycling X Misc. Competition

Goaltending ____ Faceoffs____ Def./Forwards ____ Power Play/Penalty Kill

Drill #1 Warm-Up: Big COutside Edge Balance;Power Strokes; Control TurnZig-Zag

Control turn; wide base.

Four hard strides coming out of turn.

Drill #2 ForwardCrossovers

(A) Forward crossovers on circle

Outside edge balance.

Knee over knee cross.

(B) Three cone M forward crossovers

No gliding.

Set outside skate when starting turn.

Drill #3 Backward

Movement(A) C Start to backward strokes

Cut ice hard with C start.

Full extension and hip recovery onback stroke.

(B) Backward crossovers - Rush-Cross-Reach

(C) Three back crossovers to backwardstrokes


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Drill #7 1 on 1 - ForwardBehind Net - DefenseShoots

After D shoots - stick upside down.

F reads D gap.

(A) Loose gap, skate across front on D;shoot.

(B) Tight gap, cut into middle behind D.

(C) D controls F; escape towards board.

Drill #8 Take Out Hands/Stick Check Weave

Player on boards allows himself to betaken out.

Checkers hip on puck carriers glovesand stick.

Checker must skate half stride in frontthen throw hip in.

Checkers stick controls the puckcarriers stick.

Drill #9 Competition 1 on

1 - Circle Crossovers - ThreeControl Turns on Triangle -Race to Puck - Shoot

(A) Players carry no puck; battle forpuck and shoot.

(B) Players carry puck when doingcrossovers and control turns,pass to player in line; race to puckand shoot.

rill #4 Puckhandling -on 1 with Stationary

artner

Make fake stick length away fromopponents stick.

Make fake with puck, head andshoulders.

Pull puck quickly across body toother side.

Accelerate - do three quickcrossovers.

Option: put cone behind defenderand shoot.

rill #5 Russian Circle -ake Around Coaches -hoot and Screen / Deflect

Fake with puck, head, shoulder.

Quick pull across body and threecrossovers.

Shoot at blue line.

Follow shot for rebound then screen/deflect.

rill #6 2 on 0 - Both

nds - Double Drop Pass -ouble Drive - Pass andhoot

Puck carrier crosses first, playerreceiving drop crosses behind.

Stop puck when dropping.

Always protect puck with body whenmaking a drop pass.


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rill #10 Small Crosse Games

) 2 vs. 2 - 30 sec. shifts

Teach support for partner.

) 1 vs. 1 - 15 sec. shifts

Protect puck, dont allow opponentto take puck away.


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Drill #1 Warm-Up: Big CInside and Outside Edges

Power Strokes, Forward crossovers,Forward/Backward

Drill #2 BackwardCrossunders on Circle

Reach in with skate and pull behindglide skate.

Drill #3 BackwardCrossunders on Circle andForward Between Circles

Drill #4 Forward andBackward Every Quarter Circle

Always turn with chest towards middleof circle.

Drill #5 Escape Zig-Zag -

Shoot - Follow in for Passand Second Shot

Wide base when turning.

Have puck to outside of turn andpull puck around with blade of stick.

Receive pass from coach and shoot.

Time Drill Emphasis

5 mins. 1. Warm-Up - Big C inside and outside edges - Powerstrokes - Zig-Zag for ward crossovers, forward-backward-forward

5 mins. 2. Backward crossunders on ci rc le

5 mins. 3. Backward/Forward Figure 8 on two circles

5 mins. 4. Forward/Backward quarters on circles

5 mins. 5. Zig-Zag lines three escapes - Shoot - Follow in for passand second shot

5 mins. 6. 1 on 1 puck protection - Use control turns to protect puck -Try to get into good shooting area

5 mins. 7. 2 on 0 - trailer pay - Swing pass to start entering zone

5 mins. 8. 3 on 0 weave - enter offensive zone with all three lanesfilled

5 mins. 9. Checking - Forechecking angling - First forecheckerattack puck carrier before or after clearing net

5 mins. 10. 3 on 0 relay race - Al l three players must touch puckbefore first shot. The group must score three times beforethey are finished


bjectives: Skating - Backward Crossunders, PivotsPuck Control - Escapes and Puck Protection

Passing - Trailer Play and WeaveChecking - First Forechecker Angling Technique

Date:

Practice: #5




X Puck Control X 2 on 0 ____ Backcheck Small Ice Modified Games

X Passing/Receiving 2 on 1 X Forecheck Full Ice Modified Games

X Shooting 2 on 2 Breakouts X FUN - Relay Contests

X Checking ____ 3 on 1 X Entering Attack Zone ____ Skills Testing

Agility Work ____ 3 on 2 ____ Triangulization/Cycling Misc.

Goaltending X 3 on 0 ____ Faceoffs

____ Def./Forwards ____ Power Play/Penalty Kill


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rill #6 1 on 1 Puckrotection

Keep body between checker andpuck.

Use control turns and head-shoulderfakes to get checker to commit.

Once checker is committed,accelerate quickly to net for shot.

rill #7 Swing Pass to 2n 0 Trailer Pass

First player skates around cone andreceives pass from second player inline.First player skates below top ofcircle.First player passes to second playerskating toward the net.Second player shoots or passesback to first player for a shot o ngoal.

rill #8 - 3 on 0 Weave

Players stay in their lanes until theyreceive a pass.

After receiving a pass, the playercarries the puck to the middle lanebefore passing.

Fill all three lanes moving down theice.

Drill #9 Angling -Forechecker #1 - Before or

After the Net

Puck carrier must carry puck aroundbehind the net.

Forechecker tries to get to the puckcarrier before the net or afterclearing net.

Do not chase behind the net.

Drill #10 3 on 0 RelayRace - Two Groups at Once

Three pucks on each blue line.

Three players go from each group.

Must make three passes (everyplayer must touch puck) continueshooting until score.

All three up over blue line get nextpuck.

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Drill #1 Warm-Up:Exaggerated ForwardCrossovers

Balance long time on outside edge;control turns towards boards onwhistle.

On whistle, turn towards boards anddo six hard strides Forward -Backward - Stop - Forward.

When skating backwards, do oneskate power stop, then go forwardthe other direction.

Drill #2 Circle and DotsAggressive Skating WithPuck

Forward crossovers on circle.

Control turn first dot.

Escape second dot.

Shoot and continue into screenand deflect.

Drill #3 Beat the Checker -

(no stick or upside down)

Have checkers stay in a confinedarea.

Puck carrier must use head, shoulder,stick fakes.

Fake - Pull - Accelerate

Time Drill Emphasis

5 mins. 1. Warm-Up: Exaggerated crossovers, Control turn towards Nice and easyboards on whistle, Forward to backward to back stop toforward on whistle

5 mins . 2. Ci rc le and do ts aggre ss iv e ska ti ng wi th puck; Forward Mus t go fa stcrossovers on circles and control turn first dot and escapesecond dot

5 mins. 3. Beat the checker (no stick or stick upside down) and Must go fastshoot

5 mins. 4. Over - Pass - Backward Going back - Receive Pass to forehand side

5 mins . 5. Th ree pl aye r s tat ionary; shoot o ff pass a t boards Al ter nate Pass ing s ide to s ide

5 mins. 6. Flyer-pass - Receive - Shoot - Screen/Deflect Receive puck without bouncing off

5 mins. 7. 1 on 1 black out - Dont allow opponent to get to D Player use pumps and back

puck in slot - Skate backwards weaving back and forth

5 mins. 8. 5 on 0 breakout to offensive entry to defenseman shot with Good puck movementscreen/deflection

5 mins. 9. 1 on 1 full ice war - two or three groups out at a time - Keep head up; stay out untilno goalies - 1 on 1 against each other one scores


bjectives: 1. Puck Control - Aggressive Movement, 1 on 12. Shooting - Receive and Shoot3. Team Play - Breakout Pass to 1 on 1

4. Checking - Blocking Out5. Offensive Concepts - Breakout to Attack Entry to Screen and Deflect

Date:

Practice: #6




X Puck Control 2 on 0 ____ Backcheck Small Ice Modified Games



Checking ____ 3 on 1 Entering Attack Zone ____ Skills Testing


Goaltending 3 on 0 ____ Faceoffs

___ Def./Forwards ____ Power Play/Penalty Kill


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rill #4 Over - Pass -ackward Going Back -eceive

Puck carrier carries puck to middleand passes then skates backward.

Partner receives pass, skates tomiddle and passes to player skatingbackwards.

Pass puck to forehand side.

rill #5 3 Playertationary Shoot Off Passt Boards

Two players on boards with pucks.

Shooter 20 feet away from boards.

Alternate passing to shooter.

Receive on backhand side - giveand shoot.

Receive on forehand side - shoot offpass.

rill #6 Flyer - Pass -

eceive - Shoot -creen/Deflect

Player skates up around dot andreceives pass from opposite line andshoots.

When receiving give so puck doesntbounce off blade of stick.

After shooting continue to net andscreen/deflect.

Drill #7 1 on 1 BlockOut - D (no sticks)

Player on D skates backward entiretime.

Option: Have F carry puck or dontcarry puck and get open for passfrom coach.

D uses back pumps and backcrossovers to stay in front of F.

Drill #8 5 on 0 Breakoutto Offensive Entry - Shoot -Retrieve Puck - Pass toDefenseman - Go O to Dand Shoot With Screen andDeflection

Move up the ice as a unit.

Do trailer entry for first shot.

Drill #9 1 on 1 Full Ice

War - No Goalies

Have two or three groups out at atime - no goalies in nets.

Goalies 1 on 1 against each other.

Stress SAFETY - heads up.

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Drill #1 Warm-Up: WithPuck

(A) Middle to boards forwardcrossovers.

(B) Whistle control turns to sideboards.

(C) Backward stickhandling andforward stickhandling.

Drill #2 Three PlayerTriangle Passing

15 to 20 feet apart.

Pass to blade of stick (forehandside).

Give when receiving.

Sweep puck to target blade.

NO SLAPPING.

Drill #3 1 on 0 Board Pass

to Give and Go With Coachand Shoot - Alternate Sides

Sharp angle board pass.

Skate to red line; pass to coach.

Continue forward, receive pass fromcoach and shoot.

Then screen/deflect for next shooter.

Time Drill Emphasis

5 mins. 1. Warm-Up: With pucks - Zig-Zag forward crossovers; Good formControl turns towards side boards on whistle; for wardand backward

5 mins. 2. Three player triangle passing Give and Sweep; No slapping

5 mins. 3. 1 on 0 Board Pass to give and go with coach and Put puck off boards at sharpshoot; alternate sides angle

7 mins. 4. 1 on 1 backcheck - lane responsibility Backcheck inside and keepopponent outside

5 mins. 5. 1 on 1 war in the zone; dump puck into corner; Learn to control opponenttwo players go into corner and batt le - ei ther score or with t ight pressureprevent partner from scoring

7 mins. 6. 1 on 1 half ice - D Breakout Pass - F and D up D pass accuratearound cones to 1 on 1 F Stationary receive

7 mins . 7. 2 on 1 two-thi rds i ce - 1st F swings to far boards ; 2nd F First F don t get way ahead ofretrieves puck; D skates forward around circle to playbackwards

5 mins. 8. Circle Criss-Cross to 1 on 1 competition for puck Full speed crossovers on gliding

10 mins. 9. 3 on 3 full ice - 30 second shifts Pass puck to open teammatequickly


bjectives: Passing - Short, Quick Passing, Board PassChecking - Backcheck, Close Body PlayTeam Play - Go 1 on 1, 2 on 1 Swing Pass

Competition - 1 on 1 Battle Length of IceScrimmage - 3 on 3

Date:

Practice: #7




X Puck Control 2 on 0 ____ Backcheck Small Ice Modified Games

X Passing/Receiving X 2 on 1 Forecheck X Full Ice Modified Games

Shooting 2 on 2 Breakouts FUN - Relay Contests

X Checking ____ 3 on 1 Entering Attack Zone ____ Skills Testing

Agility Work ____ 3 on 2 ____ Triangulization/Cycling X Misc. Competition


____ Def./Forwards ____ Power Play/Penalty Kill


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rill #4 1 on 1 BackcheckLone Responsibility

Backchecker starts stick length behindcone and does a J start (three quickcrossovers).

Puck carrier tries to get inside ofbackchecker.

Backchecker must contain puck carrieroutside.

rill #5 1 on 1 War inhe Zone

Coach shoots on net or dumps intocorner.

First player in each line goes in;battles opponent.

Either can score or prevent partnerfrom scoring.

Stress close body play.

rill #6 1 on 1; Half Ice -Breakout Pass to F

Start D and F top of circle.

D Retrieves Puck - skates behind netto make pass.

F skates to bottom of circle onopposite side.

F receives pass and skates up andaround second cone.

D skates forward to first cone thenpivots backward to play 1on 1.

Drill #7 2 on 1; Two-Thirds Ice

First F swings to far cone and up ice.

Second F picks up puck and passesto first F.

D skates forward to cone then pivotsbackwards.

Fs Option - cross and drop pass, ortrailer pass play.

Drill #8 Circle CrissCross 1 on 1 Competitionfor Puck

First player in each line goes - mustdo full speed crossovers - NOGLIDING.

Coach glides puck up middle.

1 on 1 battle down ice.

Drill #9 3 on 3 Full Ice -

30 second shifts

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Drill #1 Warm-Up -3 Lines

Hot dog skating (no pucks) in neutralzone; do aggressive agility skatingmoves.

Show off puckhandling in neutralzone; number lines 1-2-3 (this is theorder they go in and shoot).

One puck rapid pass in neutral zone;move around passing; three passesentering attack zone before shooting.

Drill #2 Over andBackwards - RetrievePuck - Control Turn andEscape - Pass to Coach

FULL SPEED forward to middle, thenbackwards.

Pivot, retrieve puck in corner anddo control turn around on 1st coneand escape on second cone, thenimmediately pass to coach.

Drill #3 Five Station Pass -

Pass and Follow Pass

Pass hard and accurately.

After passing, skate full speed to nextstation.

Use cones to mark station spot at first.

#5 shoots at net.

Time Drill Emphasis

5 mins. 1. Warm-Up: Three to five lines; Hot Dog skating;Agility in neutral; Show Off puckhandling skills inneutral; One puck rapid passing in neutral

5 mins. 2. Over and backwards; Retrieve puck; Control turn and Full speed; aggressive edgeescape; Pass to coach turns

5 mins . 3. F ive Sta tion pass ; Fol low pass; Note : Start of power play Hard, accura te passingand Offensive Triangle

5 mi ns . 4. 2 on 0 funne l pa ss and s hoot ; Tr y and make th ree pass es Move puck qui ckl ybefore shooting

5 mins. 5. 1 on 1 give and go pressure shoot Accurate forehand pass;quick shot

5 mins. 6. Top of circle shoot; Continue to net for pass and 2nd shot Shoot and go for net (rebound)

5 mins. 7. 1 on 1 block out opponent from puck; Body on body Tight gapsand stick on stick

5 mins . 8. 2 on 2 Backchecking; Backcheckers do J crossover s tart ; Keep Tight gapsopponent to outside

5 mins. 9. Pom - pom - pull away

10. Team shoot-off contest


bjectives: 1. Passing - Refinement of Passing2. Puck Control - Control Turns and Escapes

3. Shooting - Quick Release Shots; Crashing Net and Shooting4. Checking - Blocking Out Opponent5. FUN COMPETITION

Date:

Practice: #8




X Puck Control 2 on 0 X Backcheck Small Ice Modified Games



X Checking ____ 3 on 1 Entering Attack Zone ____ Skills Testing


Goaltending 3 on 0 ____ Faceoffs____ Def./Forwards ____ Power Play/Penalty Kill


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rill #5 1 on 1 Give ando Pressure Shot

Shooter starts at blue line and passesto the line below goal line.

Shooter skates in, gets return passand shoots before defender gets tohim to block shot.



rill #4 2 on 0 Funnelass

Make HARD Passes.

Try and make three passes beforeshooting.

Drill #7 1 on 1 BlockOut Opponent FromGetting to Puck

Defender faces puck, on whistledefender turns around and takes theopponents body and controls his/herstick; dont allow opponent to touchpuck.

Drill #8 2 on 2Backchecking - BC does JStart (Three CrossoverThree)

Backchecker contains opponent to theoutside.

Coach can pass to either side orshoot on net.

Let play continue awhile after pass.

rill #6 Circle Crossovers

nd Shoot - Continue in forass and Second Shot -lternate Sides

Puck carrier skates to top of circle.

Continue to net get pass from lineand shoot.

Stop in front of the net.

Drill #9 Pom-Pom-Pull-

Away

Players do not use sticks.

A designated player(s) begin thegame as the taggers in neutral ice.

Players line up on the goal line.

On whistle, skate to the other end

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rill #10 Team Showown Contest

Two groups, pucks in middle circle.

First player in each group gets puckand skates toward the net andshoots, then immediately turns andskates hard to blue line; then nextplayer can go; coach keeps track ofgoals scored.


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Time Drill Emphasis

5 mins. 1. Warm-Up: Power strokes, control turns zig-zag,Backward crossover zig-zag

5 mins. 2. Mul ti -ski ll abil ity course, forward crossovers, control turn, FULL SPEEDescapes, forward/backward zig-zag step outs,mohawk step out

5 mins . 3. 1 on 1 (no s ti ck s) par tne r keep away ; use skates to Use body to keep pa rtnercontrol and protect puck away from puck

6 mins. 4. 2 on 0 double drop pass at each blue line Puck carrier starts across todrop pass

6 mins. 5. 3 on 0 weave - enter offensive zone with trailer play HARD PASSES

6 mins. 6. 1 on 1 two-thirds ice; D breakout pass to coach; F does give Start of regroup conceptand go with coach on far blue line then 1 on 1

6 mins. 7. 2 on 1 half ice; D breakout pass to F; Pass to other F,Forwards criss cross in neutral zone and drop pass then 2 on 1

7 mins. 8. 3 on 2; Coach breakout pass; 3 on 2 trailer play Attack to top of circle veryquickly

14 mins. 9. Power play - two groups Use cones for defenders

5 mins. 10. Team Show Down option #2; Player has to stayout until they score, team wins when all players havescored


bjectives: 1. Skating - Aggressive/Agility2. Puck Control - Use of Feet in Controlling/Protecting Puck

3. Shooting - 1 on 0 With Goalie - Options for Scoring4. Systems - Breakouts, Offensive Entr y, Power Play5. Passing - Drop Pass and Weave

Date:

Practice: #9





X Passing/Receiving X 2 on 1 Forecheck Full Ice Modified Games

Shooting 2 on 2 X Breakouts X FUN - Relay Contests

____ Checking ____ 3 on 1 X Entering Attack Zone ____ Skills Testing

Agility Work X 3 on 2 ____ Triangulization/Cycling ____ Misc.

Goaltending 3 on 0 ____ Faceoffs____ Def./Forwards X Power Play/Penalty Kill

Drill #2 Multi-Skill AbilityCourse

Forward crossovers on circles.

Control turn first dot and escape atsecond dot.

Backward, forward, backward zig-zag.

Mohawk step out forward to goalline.

Drill #1 Warm-Up: OneLine in Corner

Two laps power strokes.

Half lap zig-zag control turn.

Half lap zig-zag, backwardcrossovers.

Drill #3 1 on 1 - No

Sticks - Partner Keep Away

Use skates to control puck.

Use body to defend off partner frompuck.


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rill #5 3 on 0 Weave -nter Offensive Zone Withrailer Play

Player only moves to middle afterreceiving pass.

Do trailer play into offensive zone.

rill #4 Pass - Doublerop Pass - Two Passesnd Shoot

Line on each dot.

Pass to other line.

Make a drop pass at each blue line.

Enter attack zone making two morepasses and shoot.

rill #6 1 on 1; 2/3 Ice

D retrieves puck; make breakout passto coach then up to blue line for 1 on1.

F carries puck to cone, passes tocoach, continues across, receivespass, then 1 on 1 with D.

Drill #8 3 on 2 -Breakout Pass From Coach

Forwards move into breakoutpositions.

Coach makes a pass to one of theforwards.

Center supports breakout pass.

3 on 2 into offensive zone.

Allow play to continue for awhile.

Drill #7 2 on 1 Two-Thirds Ice

D makes breakout pass to F.

Forwards make two long passes thencross ice and drop pass.

D moves up with play and plays 2on 1 coming back into zone.

Drill #9 Power Play -

Two Groups

Basic breakout options for powerplay breakout.

Offensive zone set up in overload;use four cones for defenders.

Pass puck around creating differentoptions.


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Time Drill Emphasis

5 mins. 1. Warm-Up: (A) Alternate knee touches; (B) 360 degreespin on knees; (C) Squat glide - stick one leg out;(D) Slide on stomach and 2 log rolls

6 mins. 2. Competition aggressive edge course - first three cones,inside edge; second three cones, for ward crossovers; thirdthree cones, control turns and score

6 mins. 3. Competition with puck; circle crossovers; three control turns Use scoreboard timerand shoot until you score; time limit 15 seconds to score

6 mins. 4. Competition Relay; zig-zag pass and go; three stations;first team to get all players through the course wins; bonuspoints for scoring

6 mins. 5. Competition 1 on 1; forward/backward zig-zag on threecones , then race for puck and score; team that scores getspoint; first team to puck gets point

6 mins. 6. Competition relay; five station pass; follow your pass tonext station and shoot; team that scores most goals in twominutes wins

6 mins. 7. Competition 1 on 1 - Step out forward/backward ateach of the four cones, then race f or puck and shoot; onepoint for first to puck and one point for team that scores

6 mins. 8. Competition J start crossovers (three quick crossovers);compete for puck

6 mins. 9. Ice nerf soccer; width of ice; no sticks; kick a nerf soccer ball


bjectives: 1. Competition Day2. Aggressive Skating - Puck Control - Passing - Scoring

Date:

Practice: #10




X Puck Control ____ 2 on 0 ____ Backcheck X Small Ice Modified Games



____ Checking ____ 3 on 1 Entering Attack Zone ____ Skills Testing

X Agility Work 3 on 2 ____ Triangulization/Cycling ____ Misc.

Goaltending 3 on 0 ____ Faceoffs____ Def./Forwards Power Play/Penalty Kill

Drill #2 Aggressive EdgeCourse With Puck

First three cones inside edge.

Second three cones forwardcrossovers.

Third three cones control turns.

First team to score gets one point onscoreboard.

Drill #1 Warm-Up

(A) Alternate knee touches betweenblue lines.

(B) Double knee drop spin at blue lines.

(C) Squat glide - one leg, other legsticking out in front of body off ofthe ice.

(D) Sprint to line; stomach slide; dotwo leg rolls; get up and sprint toend.

Drill #3 Circle Crossovers

- Three Control Turns andShoot

Player carries puck skating forwardcrossovers around circle.

Then do three control turns aroundcones.

Then keep shooting until a goal isscored or time runs out 15 secondsto score.


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Time Drill Emphasis

5 mins. 1. Warm-Up: (A) Hot dog skating in neutral; (B) showoff puckhandling in neutral; (C) one puck rapid passing

in neutral

5 mins. 2. Forehand shot a t top of c ircle; backhand shot across Backhand shot; s tart puck onhash marks back foot

5 mins . 3. Swing Pass - accel erate i nto middl e and shoot ; a ft er St ick on i ce , look overmaking pass players become checker inside shoulder

5 mins. 4. Stickhandle backwards to cone; pass back to next playerin line; step out forward to net; receive pass and shoot

5 mins. 5. Three line speed and agil ity skating; (A) forwardaccelerations and forward crossovers; (B) forwardacceleration to backward crossovers to forwardacceleration; (C) forward/backward zig-zag in neutral zone

5 mins. 6. 1 on 1 - D makes breakout pass to wing; forward must hustledown to bottom of circle and then go to boards

5 mins. 7. 2 on 2 - F over and under circles carry puck and pass; Dbackward to red, forward to blue, backward taking 2 on 2

5 mins. 8. 3 on 1 - Below top of circle; D starts in front of net; Fdumps puck into corner; set up offensive triangle; try andscore on D

5 mins. 9. Power play vs. penalty kill coverage (sticks upside down);penalty kill 2 on 2 forecheck; defensive coverage box


bjectives: Passing - Swing PassShooting - Forehand and Backhand, Under PressureOffense Concept - Triangulization of Three For wards

Team Play - 1 on 1 and 2 on 2Speciality - Power Play and Penalty Kill

Date:

Practice: #11



X Skating X 1 on 1 ____ Defensive Cov. X Short Work - Quickness

X Puck Control ____ 2 on 0 ____ Backcheck Small Ice Modified Games


X Shooting X 2 on 2 Breakouts FUN - Relay Contests

___ Checking X 3 on 1 Entering Attack Zone ____ Skills Testing

Agility Work 3 on 2 X Triangulization/Cycling ____ Misc.


___ Def./Forwards X Power Play/Penalty Kill

Drill #2 Two Shots -Forehand and Backhand

First shot - carry puck around top ofcircle and shoot (forehand/backhand).

Continue to opposite corner to getpuck; skate across dots and shoot(backhand/forehand).

Drill #1 Warm-Up

(A) Hot dog skating: do agility skatingin neutral zone.

(B) Show off - to a variety ofstickhandling moves in neutralzone, then 1-2-3 shooters.

(C) Rapid pass - one puck, threeplayers in neutral zone; threepasses in offensive zone beforeshooting.

Drill #3 Swing Pass

Around Cone - AccelerateInside Dots Before Shooting

Option: after second player passes tofirst player, go and prevent puckcarrier from shooting.

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Drill #2 Four Lines

Accelerate.

Receive Pass.

Shoot at blue line, then go to front ofnet and screen/deflect.

Drill #1 ForwardCrossovers on Circle

Control Turn on first dot.

Escape on second dot.

Shoot.

Drill #3 1 on 1 Partner

War in Small Area

Keep puck away from partner.

Protect puck with body.

Time Drill Emphasis

5 mins. 1. Forward crossovers on ci rc les; control on f ir st dot; escape Quicknesson second dot and shoot

5 mins . 2. Four li nes ; accele ra te; recei ve pass ; shoot at blue li ne; Hard passe sgo in and screen and deflect

5 mins. 3. 1 on 1 war in small area; puck protection Use body to protect puck

5 mins. 4. 2 on 1 below top of circle; two forwards vs. one defenseman Good passingpass to defensemen (D to D) and screen/deflect

7 mins. 5. Defensive systems; scramble to 2-1-2 forecheck to backcheck Quickness; hustleto defensive coverage

5 mins. 6. 1 on 1; open ice steering towards boards Watch gaps

8 mins. 7. Breakout with one or two forecheckers to 5 on 2; two shots firstby F and second shot pass to defensemen (D to D) and shoot

5 mins. 8. 3 on 3; full ice; 30 second shifts All out


bjectives: Systems - Forecheck, Backcheck, Defensive Coverage, Breakouts,Offensive Entry

Checking - Steering Towards Boards

Date:

Practice: #12



Skating 1 on 1 X Defensive Cov. Short Work - Quickness

X Puck Control ____ 2 on 0 X Backcheck Small Ice Modified Games

X Passing/Receiving X 2 on 1 X Forecheck X Full Ice Modified Games

X Shooting 2 on 2 X Breakouts FUN - Relay Contests

X Checking 3 on 1 X Entering Attack Zone ____ Skills Testing

Agility Work 3 on 2 Triangulization/Cycling ____ Misc.

X Goaltending 3 on 0 ____ Faceoffs____ Def./Forwards Power Play/Penalty Kill


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rill #5 Scramble ineutral to Defensiveystems

2 defensemen and 3 forwards skatearound in neutral zone.On whistle all five go into forecheckmode; go to coach with puck.On whistle go to backcheck mode;defensemen skate backwards to top ofcircle.Go into defensive coverage in cornerthat the goalie has puck.

rill #4 2 on 1 Belowircles

Forwards start at top of circles anddefenseman on kneels in front of net.

Two defensemen at blue line.

Puck goes to corner; forwards getpuck and pass to defenseman; go Dto D shoot with screens and deflect.

rill #6 1 on 1 - Open

e Steering

Puck carrier starts behind net.

Forechecker starts at blue line.

Forechecker steers puck carriertoward boards.

Goalie work at other end.

Drill #8 3 on 3 Full Ice -30 second shifts

Drill #7 Breakout WithOne or Two Forecheckersto 5 on 2

First shot forward, then pass to D forsecond shot.

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Drill #2 StationaryPassing

Use all Three Zones - 5 Players Per Zone

Set up five stationary spots.

Pass puck as fast as possible for oneminute; count how many passes weremade.

Pass hard and accurately to forehandside of receiver.

Drill #1 Warm-up WithPuck

(A) Establish 3 lanes with cones; threeforward crossovers each side withpuck; go full speed.

(B) Backward swizzels, stickhandlingpuck.Option - three back crossovers orpumps on each side.

(C) Skate forward - pull wide to sidewith each stride.

Drill #3 Shooting

(A) If on forehand side, carry puckaround high cone and shoot. If onbackhand side, turn on close cone.

(B) Forehand skate to top of circle,receive, pass and shoot. Backhandskate across dot, receive pass andshoot.

Time Drill Emphasis

2 mins. 1. Warm-up with puck: (A) zi g-zag three crossovers each Nice and looseway; (B) backwards swizzels while stickhandling;(C) pull wide in stride

3 mins. 2. Five station stationary forehand and backhand passes Count three passes in one minute

5 mins. 3. Shooting - forehand high and backhand low Forehand and backhand shots

5 mins. 4. Half Ice - Beat the Checker - three lanes and shoot Fake, pull, accelerate

2 mins. 5. Quickness; stops and starts; circle pattern Use scoreboard clock - 10 secs.

3 mins. 6. 2 on 1 low - below top of circle; two forwards vs. one Quickness to puck in cornerdefenseman

5 m in s. 7 . 1 vs . 1 - fo rward and backward race to puck on dot D s ka te backwards to f ar b lueline

5 mins. 8. 3 on 0 competition - half ice; two groups compete to Must make three pass essee who can score first before shooting

10 mins. 9. 2 vs. 2 and 1 vs. 1 small ice games; 2 vs. 2 with netsand goalies; 1 vs. 1 score on cone


bjectives: 1. Basic Skills Work - Skating, Puck Control, Passing, Shooting2. Offensive Entry Into Attack Zone - Trailer Play3. Competitive Play - 1 vs. 1 Race and 2 on 1 Low and Behind Net

Date:

Practice: #13



X Skating X 1 on 1 Defensive Cov. Short Work - Quickness

X Puck Control ____ 2 on 0 Backcheck X Small Ice Modified Games



Checking 3 on 1 X Entering Attack Zone ____ Skills Testing

Agility Work 3 on 2 X Triangulization/Cycling ____ Misc.



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rill #5 Quickness

10 Seconds - stop and starts - circlepattern.

Player starts in center of each circle;put 10 seconds on clock.

On whistle, player skates to edge ofcircle and back to middle. Do thisfour times; try and beat the clock.

rill #4 Half Ice, Threeanes

Put a checker in each lane; no stick,or stick upside down.

Puck carrier uses a variety of movesto get by each checker.

Shoot after beating third checker.

rill #6 2 vs. 1 Low -

elow Top of Circle

Forwards start on top of circle eachside and defenseman on his kneesin front of net.

Coach slides puck into either corner.

Forward passes to other forwardbehind net. The two forwards play2 on 1 on defenseman trying toscore a goal

Drill #8 3 on 0Competition - Set upTriangle

Coach in center circle with pucks; putone puck out on each side.

Three players pick up puck; makethree passes (or more) and shoot; firstto score wins.

Set up trailer play entering zone.

Drill #7 1 vs. 1Forward/Defenseman Race

Put four or five cones in line on dots.

Defensemen start on blue line;Forward starts 10 to 15 feet in frontof defensemen.

On whistle the forward skatesforward and defenseman skatesbackward to puck on dot, theforward tries to score a goal.

Drill #9 Width of Ice

Competition

(A) 2 on 2 with nets and goalies; playfor 20 seconds.

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Drill #2 Out and IntoZone X-Overs to Big 90Turn - Coach Tries and PokeChecks and Shoot

Puck carrier skates to top of circle,does crossovers then skates to red lineand crossovers.

Do big 90 turn on cones.

Coach tries and poke checks onsecond cone.

Drill #1 Four Lines HotDog Skate and Show OffPuckhandling and Shoot

(A) No puck - First player each lineskates to neutral zone and doesfancy caper skating.

(B) Show off - each line is #1-2-3-4 -skate to neutral zone, fancy puckhandling, on whistle #1 shoots then#2 then #3 then #4.

Drill #3 Aggressive

Agility Skating - ThreeStations

(A) Forward and backward Figure 8 oncircles.

(B) Escapes on four dots in neutral zone.

(C) Forward and backward zig-zag oncones.

Time Drill Emphasis

3 mins. 1. Four Lines - (A) hot dog skate in neutral zone; Be ver y aggressive with edge(B) show off puckhandling skills to #1-2-3-4 shoot

3 mins. 2. Out and into zone; forward crossovers with puck around Full speed; coach poke checkscones; turn and shoot

5 mins. 3. Three stat ions aggressive agil ity skating; (A) forward and Ful l speedbackward figure 8 on circles; (B) escapes on four dots;(C) forward and backward zig-zag

7 mins. 4. 1 on 1 puck protection and tight body play - half ice Watch gaps

7 mins. 5. 1 on 1 - forward carries puck, crossovers and shoot; then turn Make moves in full stridecorner, retrieves puck - Defenseman skates forward andbackward zig-zag, blue line and red line

5 mins. 6. 2 on 1 - F crossovers and cross with C making Breakout pass Hold the middleand D skate in, shoot, then backward

5 mins. 7. Lighting stops and starts; competition race Quick starts

15 mins. 8. Half ice games; (A) 2 on 2 - nets back to back; Fun!(B) 1 on 1 competition agility skate


bjectives: 1. Basic Skills Work - Skating Forward and Backward Agility,capes

2. Puck Control - Puck Protection, Team Play, 1 on 1, 2 on 1

3. Competitive Play - 1 on 1 Competition Races

Date:

Practice: #14







X Checking 3 on 1 Entering Attack Zone ____ Skills Testing

X Agility Work 3 on 2 Triangulization/Cycling ____ Misc.



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Drill #7 Lightning Stopsand Starts - CompetitionRace

Four lines, two on each side of redline outside center circle.

Coach has pucks in middle of circle.

Players skate to blue line - stop -forward to red line - stop - then raceto puck.

Drill #8 Nets Back to Back

Two players per side play, mustscore on designated opponentsgoalie - 20 seconds

1 vs. 1 competitive agility skating.

Forward then backward on circle,escape around cone - coach slidespuck out.

rill #5 1 on 1

Forward skates with puck crossingover at top of the circle. Shoots puckbetween blue line and red line.

Defenseman plays 1 on 1 withforward who retrieves new puck incorner.

Defenseman skates forward andbackward zig-zag.

rill #4 1 vs. 1 Puckrotection and Checking -alf Ice

Put cones across red line and threemore cones top of circle to blue line.

Two lines, coach slides puck out.

First player each line races to puckand battles.

Checker - tight checking - puck carrierprotect puck with body.

rill #6 2 vs. 1

Coach behind net with pucks.

Forwards do crossovers over top ofcircle and under circle and receivebreakout pass from coach.

Defenseman starts at center ice andskates over blue line and shoots,then backward playing 2 on 1.


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Drill #2 Passing andReceiving

(A) Five passing targets - receive passfrom coach and pass puck at target.

(B) Receive pass from coach and shootat target in net (use a cone).

Drill #1 Warm-Up

(A) 60 ft. - for ward acceleration.

(B) 60 ft. - backward acceleration.

(C) Forward crossovers - controlturns - backwards.

(D) Four cone circle puckhandlingpattern.

Drill #3 60 Feet Forward

Acceleration

Time player for 60 ft. from astationary start.

Time Drill Emphasis

50 mins . 1. Warm-up skat ing

2. Passing and receiving test

3. 60 ft. - forward acceleration test

4. 60 ft. - backward acceleration test

5. Forward crossovers on circles - control turns on dots -backward skate test

6. Four cone circle puckhandling pattern test

7. Five passing targets - receive pass from coach and passhard to targets - 10 attempts test

8. Receive pass from coach and shoot at target - 10 attempts

9. Face-off scrimmage - have two lines start a 30 secondscrimmage from a face-off situation


bjectives: 1. Skills Testing - skating, puck control, passing and receiving,shooting

2. Face-off Scrimmages

Date:

Practice: #15



X Skating 1 on 1 Defensive Cov. Short Work - Quickness

X Puck Control ____ 2 on 0 Backcheck Small Ice Modified Games



Checking 3 on 1 Entering Attack Zone X Skills Testing


Goaltending X Face-Offs scrimmage____ Def./Forwards Power Play/Penalty Kill


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rill #4 60 Feetackward Acceleration

Time player for 60 ft. from astationary start - player may usebackward crossovers.

rill #6 Four Cone Circle

uckhandling Pattern

Put four cones on circle.

Control turn around #1, #3, #4cones.

Escape turn around #2.

Drill #8 Receive Pass andShoot at Target

Coach passes on players forehandside.

Shooter shoots at target - one point forhitting target - two points for hittingshaded area.

Drill #7 Five PassingTargets - Receive and Pass

Five targets (3 ft. in width) from goalline to goal line on each side.

Coach passes out to player, playerpasses at targets in order.

10 passes are made.

Drill #9 Face-Off

Scrimmage - 30 Seconds

Two lines set up for a face-off andthen scrimmage for 30 seconds.

rill #5 Forwardrossovers - Control Turn -ackwardsse four cones #1 top of circle, #2ottom of circle, #3 off-side dot, #4f-side dot .

Forward crossovers around first twocones.

Control turns around #3 cone.

Step out backward turn around #4cone.


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rill #5 2 on 0 Quickasses Down Middle andackward Stickhandlingack to Red Line

Slide and glide - cup and give whenpassing.

Shoot on net.

Players skate backward around cones,coach passes to player and stick-handles to red line.

rill #4 Five Stationass on Circle

Have seven or eight players oncircle.

One puck, pass to second player onyour right.

After passing, follow your passquickly.

rill #6 Three Lanes -

eat the Checker

Checker has no stick or stick upsidedown.

Puck carrier fake-pull quickly andaccelerate on each checker.

Shoot after beating third checker.

Drill #8 2 on 2 - Half IceWith Defenseman MakingBreakout Pass

Defenseman retrieves puck and passesto either forward.

Forwards skate up to red line and thenre-enter zone 2 on 1 againstdefenseman that made breakout pass.

Drill #7 1 on 1 Half Ice -Defenseman Follow PuckCarrier Backwards

Both Defenseman and Forward go tonet, Forward picks up puck andskates around cone.

Defenseman at net pivots and skatesbackwards up to blue line and plays1 on 1.

Drill #9 Multiple 1 on 1

Width of Ice

No goalies in net, put bench acrossnets.

Have 2 or 3 groups out at a time.

Group stays out until someone scores.

G vs. G stickhandling puck.


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Drill #2 Carry Puck

Forward crossovers on first circle.

Skate behind net - forward crossoversaround top of second circle and shoot.

Drill #1 Skating

Forward and backward zig-zag -between red and blue lines.

Forward and backward compasson first circle.

Skate behind net forward,forward crossovers on second circle.

Drill #3 Three Player

Triangle Passing

Players must pass quickly withoutslapping puck.

Slide and glide then cup and give.

Pass accurately to forehand side ofplayer.

Time Drill Emphasis

2 mins. 1. Skating - forward and backward zig-zag, forward and Go uncomfortably fastbackward compass on circle and for ward circle crossovers

3 mins. 2. Forward crossovers on circles and shoot

2 mins. 3. Three player triangle passing Quick passes, no slappingpuck

3 mins. 4. Carry puck, forward-stop-two control turns and shoot with Tight control turns, shoot lowscreen and deflect to full speed crossovers on circle

5 mins. 5. 1 vs. 1 forecheck and angling - before or after net dekes ongoalies - net at red line

10 mins. 6. Scramble in neutral to 2-1-2 forecheck pattern in zone Quickness from corner tocorner

5 mins . 7. Z ig -zag s tops and star ts to race for puck and shoot Comp le te s tops - one foo t

power stop

5 mins. 8. Defenseman to forward breakout pass then defenseman todefenseman point pass to screen and deflect by forward anddefenseman coverage in front of net

10 mins. 9. 3 on 3 diagonal game - 30 second shifts Must learn to react quicklyto puck movement


bjectives: Half Ice Practice1. Skating - Forward/Backward and Crossovers, Stops and Starts

2. Puck Control - Stop and Control Turns, Forward Crossovers3. Checking - First Forechecker Angling4. Systems - 2-1-2 Forecheck

Date:

Practice: #17



X Skating 1 on 1 Defensive Cov. X Short Work - Quickness

X Puck Control ____ 2 on 0 Backcheck Small Ice Modified Games

X Passing/Receiving 2 on 1 X Forecheck X Full Ice Modified Games


X Checking 3 on 1 Entering Attack Zone ____ Skills Testing


Goaltending ____ Face-Offs

____ Def./Forwards Power Play/Penalty Kill


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rill #5 1 vs. 1 Anglingefore or After Net andekes on Goalie at Red Line

Puck carrier must go behind net andout other side.

Forechecker has two options: #1forecheck puck carrier before net and#2 angle to far corner. Do not chasebehind net.

rill #4 Carry Puck -orward Stop, Two Controlurns and Shoot

After shooting - screen and deflect.

Then pick up puck in corner and doforward crossovers around circle toend of line.

rill #6 Scramble in

Neutral to 2-1-2 Forecheck

Two defensemen and 3 forwardsskate around in neutral zone.

On whistle, players skate into zoneand execute 2-1-2 forecheck pattern.

A coach in each corner pass puckback and forth.

Drill #8 Defenseman toForward Breakout Pass

Forward passes to D1 who passes toD2.

Forward after pass to D1 goes to frontof net to screen and deflect.

Defenseman who made breakout passgoes and covers forward in front ofnet.

D2 shoots on net.

Drill #7 Zig-Zag Stopsand Starts to Race for Puck

2 lines

First player from each line skatesforward, stops and starts on red andblue lines.

Coach slides puck out and twoplayers compete for puck.

Drill #9 3 vs. 3 Diagonal

Game

Put nets in corner and red line on adiagonal.

Play 3 on 3 for 30 seconds thenchange on fly and keep playing.


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Drill #2 Carry Puck -Circle Crossovers to Big 90Turn and Shoot

When doing big 90 to control turnavoid getting puck poke check bycoach.

Drill #1 Two ConeForward Crossovers toBackward Swizzels

First two cones do forward crossovers.

Third cone step out backwards and dobackward swizzels to goal line.

Drill #3 Five Station Pass -

Follow Your Pass - #5 Shoots

Make hard accurate passes to forehandside.

After pass, skate quickly to next station.

Time Drill Emphasis

2 mins. 1. Skating - Two cone forward crossover to backwardswizzels

3 mins. 2. Puck Control - carry puck - c ircle forward crossovers to Pul l puck back to avoid coachbig 90 turn and shoot poke check

2 mins . 3. F iv e s tat ion pass - foll ow your pass and #5 shoot s Accurate forehand side passes

3 mins. 4. 1 on 1 - Defenseman agility skate and forward control Adjust distance of cones to beturns on cones fair

5 mins. 5. 3 on 2 dump to 2-1-2 forecheck pattern to trianguli- FCs quick to PCzation and shoot

10 mins. 6. 2 on 1 - Forwards pass in neutral zone then enter - Hold middleDefenseman carry puck and shoot then play 2 on 1

10 mins. 7. 5 on 0 - dump in to breakout Good passes

5 mins. 8. 3 on 2 swing pass to center trail Good passes

10 mins. 9. 3 on 3 - ne ts turn around backwards - 30 second shif ts Hard working


bjectives: Half Ice Practice Date:

Practice: #18





X Passing/Receiving X 2 on 1 X Forecheck Full Ice Modified Games

Shooting 2 on 2 X Breakouts FUN - Relay Contests

Checking 3 on 1 X Entering Attack Zone ____ Skills Testing

Agility Work X 3 on 2 X Triangulization/Cycling ____ Misc.

Goaltending ____ Face-Offs____ Def./Forwards Power Play/Penalty Kill


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Drill #2 Puck Control -Control Turns Zig-Zag Redand Blue Lines - Two Shots

Tight turns between red and blue lines.

Shoot at blue line.

Continue in for pass from coach andshoot second shot.

Drill #1 Compass onCircles and Controlled Turns

Around Dots to BackwardSwizzels

Drill #3 Make Two

Passes to Big 90 Turn andShoot

Start on one side, pass over to otherside and skate towards that side.

Get return pass, do big 90 tu rn, avoidcoach poke check and shoot.

Time Drill Emphasis

5 mins. 1. Skating - compass on circles and dots to backward Full speedswizzels

5 mins. 2. Puck Control - control turns zig-zag - two shots - second Tight turnsshot after coach passes to player

5 mins. 3. Two lines - make two passes to big 90 turn withcoach poke checking and shoot

5 mins. 4. 2 on 2 - forwards make lateral pass and drop pass in neutral Make still drop passzone - defensemen skate up and over blue line then backwards

5 mins. 5. 2 on 2 - J s tart backcheck - both sides same t ime, coach Backchecker keeps insidemakes pass into zone position

5 mins. 6. 5 on 5 - defensive coverage - defensive team no stick, allow Watch coveragepuck to be moved around zone

15 mins. 7. Team Competition - Show down FUN

15 mins. 8. Team Competition - two partner passing and shoot FUN

15 mins . 9. Team Compe ti ti on - th ree pa rtner passi ng - stay ou t unt il FUNthere is a score


bjectives: Half Ice Practice1. Basic Skills Development - skating, puck control, passing2. Defense Skills - backcheck and coverage

Team FUN Competition - 1 on 1, 2 on 2, 3 on 3

Date:

Practice: #19



X Skating 1 on 1 X Defensive Cov. Short Work - Quickness

X Puck Control ____ 2 on 0 X Backcheck Small Ice Modified Games


Shooting X 2 on 2 Breakouts X FUN - Relay Contests

Checking 3 on 1 Entering Attack Zone ____ Skills Testing

X Agility Work 3 on 2 Triangulization/Cycling ____ Misc.

Goaltending ____ Face-Offs____ Def./Forwards Power Play/Penalty Kill


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rill #5 2 on 2 - J Startackcheck

Backcheckers start at blue line do Jstart around cone.

Offensive players start at red line.

Coach tries to pass or shoot at net.

rill #4 2 on 2 - Lateralnd Drop Pass

Forward passes across to otherforward then, skate towards eachother and do drop pass, then enterzone.

Defenseman start at top of circle,skate up and over blue line andskate backwards.

rill #6 5 on 5 -

efensive Coverage -efensive Team No Sticksr Upside Down

At first allow offensive team to passpuck around and defensive teammove to show coverage.

Drill #8 Team CompetitionTwo Partner Passing

Must make eight passes beforeshooting.

If goal is scored, next group goes; if nogoal, must pass puck to line beforenext group can go.

Drill #7 Team CompetitionShow Down

Pucks are at red line and players atblue line.

Player gets one shot.

If goal is scored, next player goes; ifno goal, player skates to blue linebefore next player can go.

Drill #9 Team Competition

Three Partner Passing

Must make eight passes beforeshooting.

Stay out until group scores, then nextgroup can go.


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Drill #2 Puck Contro

10u practice plan final

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