Double Regroup

PURPOSE

Work on regrouping patterns with D, creating and managing space through movement, and entering the zone with speed.

SKILLS

• Passing in motion and opening up to receive a pass in motion
• Regrouping with defense
• Being creative but controlled in the neutral zone
• 2v2 play

HOW TO

• Players split into 4 groups – one at each blue line. Two D set up just inside each zone. Pucks at 1 & 3 (or where coaches designate).
• On whistle 1& 2 skate towards opposite D, 1 makes the pass to the near D who swings to the other D. 1 & 2 “loop” to re-group and head to the other end.
• Second D makes a decision on who is best option to receive puck on the re-group. Once forward (1 or 2) receives puck they head toward the other set of D and repeat.
• After the second re-group, they go in 2v2 to the other end.

FOCUS

• Creating good passes and good passing lanes.

• Encourage the D to pass to the player with the best speed, passing angle and stick target. If they need to swing a second time, they can.

VARIATIONS

• Have both sides go at the same time to create confusion and have to pick heads up to read their play.
• Have D change gaps by moving forward or backward in the zone, switching sides, or not swinging the puck.
• Have forwards post up instead of crossing loops