Half Wall 2v1

Games, On-Ice, Passing

PURPOSE

Small area containment and passing lanes.

HOW TO

Coach sets up cones (or draws line) to block off side wall area.
Two players are on offense (A1 & A2) and one on defense (B1). Coach throws puck into area and players must play 2v1.
A team must make 4 (or coach designated amount) of consecutive passes before being allowed to vacate the area and take a shot on net. If B makes 2 take aways (or coach designated amount) they get to pick up a puck and take a shot.

FOCUS

Getting to open space and using the boards for quick passes.
This is GREAT for PP/PK positioning and low zone puck management
Once released, possessing player is looking for a quick shot on net, not skating all over the zone and B player doesn’t chase them.

VARIATION

Instead of counting passes, have players play till a designated time and when coach blows whistle or says go, possessing team takes shot.