Objective
Devloping checking skills with body contact
Key Elements
Angling, puck support, proper use of sticks and body, puckhandling/with pressure, communication
Organization
Designate an area of the ice between the two blue lines and from the boards to the faceoff dots. The coach flips the puck in and the two players try to maintain control of the puck while their opponents try to use their skills, stick checks, angling, and possible body checks. The players have to decide to support their partner in gaining control of the puck.
Variation
For younger players create a playing area away from the boards.
Enjoy the drill and have fun learning!
— Coach J.F. Houle
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