Continuous Breakout/Forecheck

PURPOSE

Simulate breakout with pressure and line change.

HOW TO

This looks more confusing than it is and is really just a variation of a 5v3/3v2 breakout drill.

A pair of D and a line of forwards line up on one blue line (A) with another line of forwards (B) a few feet back. Another set of D are ready on the opposite blue. Remaining players (C) on boards out of the way.
Puck is dumped into the zone. For this illustration it is put into the left corner.
D retreats and group A sets up for breakout while group B forechecks them. The goal is for group A to break out and gain the red line. Group B will back check with minimal pressure to the neutral zone.
If group B gains possession, they can try to score. If they score or the puck is covered, reset and do it again.
Once group A gains the red, they will dump the puck into the other zone and head to the boards.
Group B now becomes the break out group and group C will come in for the forecheck from the boards and continue the pattern the other way.

FOCUS

VARIATIONS

There are unlimited variations depending on creativity and skill level of the team. You can leave the breakout options open, or tell them they have to use a strong/weak side board, center curl, D give N go, reverse behind net, etc.