Featured Coach/Drill
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Sideline Game
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Objective:

Fun competitive game that teaches team play and always to be in the pass ready position

Key Elements

Skating , Passing/Receiving, Give and go Passing, Communication, Puck Movement, Skating , Passing/Receiving, Give and go Passing, Communication, Puck Movement, Skating , Passing/Receiving, Give and go Passing, Communication, Puck Movement

Organization

Start the drill by dividing the players into two teams. Players line up along both sides of the neutral zone. The coach calls out 1-on-1, 2-on-2 or 3-on-3, and that number of players begins play. The other players remain active with their sticks on the ice and are part of the game. The players in the middle can pass to them, and they can shoot, pass it back or even pass down the line to their teammates. Everybody is eligible to score. Change it up every 40 seconds. If the puck goes out of play, coach throws a new one in immediately and the play continues until the next change.

Variations

Goalie

Develop awareness to various situations. Quickness, agility, balance. Quick reaction to alot of shots.