3 on 2 back-checking:
This drill begins with BC making a pass to D1 to take a screen shot. After that shot is made, BC circles about to the back of the net. When BC crosses past the goal line, the F’s (F1, F2 and F3) start a 3 on 2 rush. BC has to dash swiftly to catch up into the 3 on 2 game. D has to communicate with BC so he is informed of whom to pick. B should always be prepared to pick the trailer up and to back-check it all the way upto the goal line.
2 on 2:
This is a conditioning drill.
With reference to the figure, X1 and X2 begin the drill as a 2 on 0. The coach sounds the whistle and tosses the puck to the center of the circle. X1 and X2 both rush towards the puck. The one who gets to it first makes the shot and the one who loses does a back-check.
When the second whistle is sounded, X3 and X4 go on a 2×2 against X2 and X1. This starts off as they rush to the puck which was tossed to the center of the circle by the coach.
This drill goes on with X1 and X2 playing a 2×2 up against X3 and X4.
1×1:
This drill starts out with the players lining up as shown in the figure.
F1 goes on a 1 on 1 against D1. BC skates swiftly to catch up into the play and to help D1 defend during the course of the play.
Point to be noted: BC and D1 need to converse throughout the game.
It must be made sure that the players who are on the opposing side are attentive to the shots coming in from the players at the opposite end.
2×1:
This drill begins with the players lined up as shown in the figure.
F1 and F2 do a 2×1 against D1. BC skates swiftly to catch up into the play and to help D1 defend during the course of the play.
Point to be noted: BC and D1 need to converse throughout the game.
It must be made sure that the players who are on the opposing side are attentive to the shots coming in from the players at the opposite end.