Dangerous Man Progressive

PURPOSE

This drill serves two main purposes. Defensively, it serves to recognize the dangerous man, forcing the pass or shot, and sliding between man to man and zone coverage as the play dictates. Offensively, it develops attack angle progression and using the space you have.

HOW TO

• Players are split into 4 lines – at each end of the blue and in each corner.
• Player 1 drives to the net on a 1v0. Once the shot is taken, they become a D.
• Immediately after the shot by 1 is taken, 2 curls from the corner and the play is now a 1v1. Once a shot is taken or the puck is cleared, player 3 drives in from the point creating a 2v1. They can shoot or make a play with player 2.
• Once a shot is taken, player 4 curls in from the opposite corner creating a 3v1. Play ends after the shot or on the whistle – coach’s choice.

FOCUS

• Make sure players are finding the best option. Meaning, they are not trying to force the extra pass for the highlight reel play, or stick handling through traffic to create something that isn’t there.
• This is also a great drill for emphasizing the triangle concept.
• Defensively, help the the player recognize when to step up and when to respect the dangerous player.