Shot Block Gauntlet

HOW TO

• Set up a border patrol low in each half of the zone, a series of cones in the neutral zone for a weave, two cones as a “box” or “gate” (could use border patrols if that’s what you have), and a passer between weave and gate (could be a person, too).
• Players line up in the corner, one coach at the point as the shooter and one in the gates as a gauntlet gate keeper.
• Player 1 passes to coach at the point then rushes the shot – taking an inside lane while the coach drags to shoot. They MUST block the shot. If they do not block the shot, they get back in line and try again.
• Once they block the shot, they must gather the puck and stick handle through the weave.
• Just past the weave they must pass off the passer and re-gather their puck.
• From here, they will proceed into the puck protection gauntlet where a coach will provide light to medium pressure/defense/body contact as the player must make a move to try to get through with possession.
• After this, player drives to the net, taking a mid range shot over the border patrol, then avoiding it to get to a loose rebound. (This border patrol is optional, but helpful for accentuating lifting shots and driving to the net through traffic.)