Andover 1v1

PURPOSE

Angling. Angling. Angling.

SKILLS

HOW TO

Pucks at center ice. Players at opposite blue lines and opposite sides of the center circle.
Both sides go at the same time. Play starts with players 1 & 3 pass out to their respective blue line lines (2 & 4).
Once the pass is made, 1 & 3 skate forward around the circle while 2 & 4 drive boards.
1 & 3 should cut off their respective player along the boards between the blue line and hash marks. 2 & 4 should drive wide and then cut in no sooner than the bottom hash marks.
Intent is to angle the player into the boards for change of possession or to force them wide for as long as possible, reducing passing and shooting lanes.

FOCUS

DO NOT let players 2 &4 catch the pass and go straight to the net. That is not the purpose of the drill.
DO NOT let players 1 & 3 go straight to the net. That is not the purpose of the drill.
Allow all players to play all 4 spots.
Tape to tape passes. It’s not a long pass and there isn’t pressure so there is no reason for the pass to be missed.

VARIATIONS

For advanced skaters, have them send the pass then skate backwards and transition to forward at the opposite blue line and either angle or chase.