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14 & UNDER (BANTAM)

16/18 & UNDER (MIDGET)

Practice Plan Manual

A Publication Of The USA Hockey Coaching Education Program

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Colorado Springs, CO 80906

www.usahockey.com

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Practice Plan Manual For 14 & Under (Bantam) and 16/18 & Under (Midget)

Practice Plan Manual For

14 & UNDER

(Bantam)

16/18 & UNDER

(Midget)

Philosophy

Areas of Development

Practice Plans

Drills

By

Val Belmonte Matt Walsh

Edited By

Mark Tabrum

Production

Dana Ausec

Technical Advisors

Val Belmonte Dick Emahiser

Mike MacMillan Bob O'Connor

Matt Walsh

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Legend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Objectives & Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

The Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Recommended Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Physical & Psychological Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Technical & Tactical Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Skills & Abilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Sample Practice Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Practice Plans/Drills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Skating Drills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Defensive Drills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Stickhandling Drills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Passing & Receiving Drills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Shooting Drills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

LEGEND

Backward Skate

Backward Skate With Puck

Drop Pass

Forward Skate

Forward Skate With Puck

Forward Stroke

Pass

Shoot

Stop

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Dedication

This manual is dedicated to Lou Vairo and Dave Peterson, both have

served as Coaching Program Directors and Olympic Team Coaches

for USA Hockey. Their dedication, knowledge and contribution to the

sport of ice hockey has made a tremendous impact throughout the

United States in the development of our sport and its coaches.

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INTRODUCTION

As part of an ongoing effort to promote enthusiasm and enjoyment in hockey, USA Hockey has prepared

a Practice Plan Manual for 14 & Under (Bantam), 16 & Under (Midget), and 18 & Under (Midget).

The objective of this manual is to provide coaches with the resources to create a positive and healthy

environment for players to learn. The emphasis is to develop a non-competitive environment for the younger

age levels, that stresses the fun of playing and the learning of basic skills.

This manual provides the coach with the knowledge to develop successful practice sessions. The drills

have been developed to stress the youngster’s individual improvement. The fundamental skills of skating,

puck control, passing, shooting and checking are presented in a progressive manner.

It is important that coaches prepare and organize their session prior to going on the ice. The better

thought out a practice, the more successful it will be. Coaches are encouraged to use their own imagination

to create drills.

The overall emphasis at the 14 & Under (Bantam), 16 & Under (Midget), and 18 & Under (Midget) levels

is fun, enjoyment, and a maximum amount of active participation for each player.

OBJECTIVES

❖ Provide a healthy atmosphere for fun and development

❖ Increased competition designed to expand existing skills

❖ Development of communication at the player’s level of learning

❖ Stress the importance of modern American hockey – fast, combined action of individuals and

groups (Flow Concepts)

❖ Stress the importance of the educational development of the individual as a whole – socially,

physically and mentally

❖ Enjoyable and rewarding experiences in ice hockey that will encourage continued participation

PHILOSOPHY

Enjoyment and recreational benefits are the major focus of new guidelines for youth hockey issued by

the USA Hockey’s Board of Directors. USA Hockey-registered teams play in the classifications of 8-and

Under (Mite), 10 & Under (Squirt), 12 & Under (Pee Wee), 14 & Under (Bantam), 16 & Under (Midget),

and 18 & Under (Midget), prompting the Youth Council of USA Hockey to emphasize the educational and

recreational values of ice hockey.

USA Hockey’s recommended guidelines for youth hockey encourage a non-competitive environment in

which children and youth can learn the basic skills without the distractions that are often associated with an

over-emphasis on winning. Mastery of the fundamental skills and the fun of playing are essential to the

development of a lifelong interest in hockey. Programs must be conducted to accommodate the number of

new players and to reduce the number who become disenchanted and drop out.

These voluntary guidelines are directed at youth programs, but hey must be implemented by adults.

Coaches, parents, administrators, and rink operators must all do their part to ensure that the USA Hockey

philosophy and the following guidelines are upheld.

THE COACH

Your impression upon these youngsters is profound. How they relate to the game of hockey depends

upon you. Your role is vital and heavy with responsibility.

The Coach…

• Their actions and attitudes help shape the player’s views

• At times, plays a more important role than the child’s parents

• Is a teacher

• Is a leader

Coach’s Code of Conduct:

•

Hockey is fun

• Honest representation; skills should decide final outcome of games

• Opponents are to be respected and complimented

• Rules and regulations are to be viewed as mutual agreement in spirit and trust

• Officials are to be viewed as honest arbitrators

• Winning is a consideration, but not the only one, nor the most important one

• Set a good example of behavior

• Hockey is fun for all to enjoy

Teach Players to:

• Play for the love of the game

• Respect their opponent

• Work for the good of the team

• Accept the official’s decisions and respect their judgment

• Play within the rules of the game

• Be generous in victory and graceful in defeat

• Always conduct yourself with honor and pride

• To play the game is great, to win the game is greater, to LOVE the game is the greatest

RECOMMENDED PROGRAMS

At this level, the diversity of the individual’s desire and abilities will result in a player participating in

either the recreational or developmental program.

Recreational

• 2/1 or ideally 3/1 Ratio Practice/Game

• Practice one hour

• No. of Games = 35 games maximum for 14 & Under (Bantam), 16 & Under (Midget), and

18 & Under (Midget)

Developmental

• 2/1 or ideally 3/1 Ratio Practice/Game

• Practice 1 to 1 1/2 hours

• No. of Games = 40 games maximum for 14 & Under (Bantam)

• 45 games maximum for 16 & Under (Midget) and 18 & Under (Midget)

• An increase in the amount of stop time may lead to more playing time and may result in a reduction

of games and travel

PROGRAM SPECIFICS

On-Ice

• April - May Rest

• June - July Develop speed and agility – off-season

• August - September Hockey skills – preseason

• October - March Hockey-active season

Off-Ice

• Flexibility

• Agility exercises

• Skills off-ice

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PHYSICAL PREPARATION

❖ Daily physical training for the total development of the athlete

❖

Stress proper posture

❖ Include games and activities that involve physical contact and rough and tumble play in a safe and

organized environment

❖ Both on and off-ice training should stress and continue to develop strength, quickness, agility and

flexibility

❖ Careful attention should be made to establish a work/rest ratio of 2/1 or 3/1 during practice

activities

❖ Development of game-like drills to complement teaching systems and tactics

PSYCHOLOGICAL PREPARATION

❖ Seeking alignment with peer groups - seek approval - team loyalty develops. These players need

the coach’s approval and encouragement

❖ Help the players develop self-reliance and independence

❖ Build confidence

❖ Stress group participation and sharing, but be aware of the individual needs of the player

❖ Support and protect the player in situations they are not prepared to handle

❖ Develop an understanding on the player’s part of the role of the coach

TECHNICAL PREPARATION

❖ Development of those skills specific to each position

❖ Further development of conceptual skills necessary for the enhancement of the team system

❖ Advanced development of skills necessary to perform elements of team play

TACTICAL PREPARATION

❖ Psychology - development of attention, visual memory, relaxed concentration and orientation

❖ Development of group interaction and team awareness in game situations

❖ Development of a more complex team system including offensive and defensive tactics and special

situations

Performance Areas

Offense Defense

Offense in the defensive zone Two-man forechecking

Offense in the neutral zone Backchecking (neutral zone)

Offense in the offensive zone Center on defenseman coverage

2-1-2 Power play Wing on defenseman coverage

Face-offs Man-short situations

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Performance Areas

Skating Puck Control Passing & Shooting Checking Goalkeeping

Receiving

Edge control Change of pace Snap Wrist Covering Skate saves

Ready position Slip through Flip Backhand Should check Stacking pads

Forward start Slip across Receiving (skate) Snap Hip check V drops

Forward start- Fake shot Receiving (hand) Flip Playing angles Rebounds

right/left Spin around Slap Situations

Forward stride Double shift

Control stop Stop and go

Backward skating Grandstand

Backward stop

Control turn

Forward crossunder

Time Drill Emphasis

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Hockey Practice Plan

Objectives:

Skill Work Competitive Team Systems (Optional) Fun/Modified Scrimmages

____ Skating Drills Positional Play ____ Tag Games

____ Puck Control ____ Skill Races ____ Breakout ____ Relay Races

____ Passing ____ 1 on 1 ____ Lanes ____ 3 on 3 scrimmage

____ Shooting ____ 2 on 2 ____ Off. Triangle ____ 4 on 4 scrimmage

____ Checking ____ Time Skills ____ 5 on 5 scrimmage

____ Agility ____ Miscellaneous

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Practice

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16/18 & Under (Midget)

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Drill #3 — Power Circles

• Players start in three lines, first player in

each line goes at same time.

• Next player starts when first player hits

near blue line.

• Player skates forward, making a tight

control turn around each cone,

accelerating out of turn to next cone.

* Do drill with and without pucks,

forward and backward.

Drill #2 — Skate Circles

• Players start in corners at one end.

• On coach’s whistle, first players in each

line start and skate.

• Do drill with and without pucks,

forward and backward

Drill #1 — Warm-Up

• Power strides up middle of ice.

•

Peel away either side.

• Player rests down sideboards, then

accelerates up middle again.

Notes/Comments: Warm-Up - skate hard up middle, long powerful strides.

Notes/Comments: Skate circles, head up, move feet, full crossovers.

Notes/Comments: Power circles around cones, keep low with knee bent and accelerate to the next cone.

Time Drill Emphasis

5 mins. 1. Warm-Up - stretch various body parts Everyone together

7 mins. 2. Skate circles without and with puck forward and backward Head up, full crossover

5 mins. 3. Power circles around cones (3 lines) forward and backward Bend knee, accelerate out

of turn

5 mins. 4. Stationary stickhandling - goaltenders get shots Wide, out of comfort zone,

angles

5 mins. 5. Moving stickhandling (three lines) - goaltenders work on angles Wide and accelerate

6 mins. 6. Figure 8, wide move, shoot Head up, accelerate

6 mins. 7. Weave, backwards, shoot Puckhandling, forward turns,

backward

6 mins. 8. Defense reaction drill Full speed skating,

puck control

5 mins. 9. Fish in a pond - puck control, keep away Competition, conditioning

Hockey Practice Plan

Objectives: To learn, practice, and reinforce skating and puckhandling skills

Skill Work Team Play Systems/Concepts Speed/Games Testing

X Skating 1 on 1 Defensive Cov. Short Work - Quickness

X Puck Control 2 on 0 Backcheck Small Ice Modified Games

Passing/Receiving 2 on 1 Forecheck Full Ice Modified Games

Shooting 2 on 2 Breakouts FUN - Relay Contests

Checking 3 on 1 Entering Attack Zone Skills Testing

X Agility Work 3 on 2 Triangulation/Cycling X Misc. (Competition; angles)

Goaltending Faceoffs

Def./Forwards Power Play / Penalty Kill

Date:

Practice #1

Level: 14 & Under (Bantam)

16 & Under (Midget)

18 & Under (Midget)

Drill #4 — Stationary Stickhandling

• Players stickhandle, following coach’s lead.

- wide to forehand

- wide to backhand

- wide on sides

- diagonal

- put puck in skates

- toe puck in

• Coach holds up numbers, players shout back

number.

• Goaltenders work on angles and get shots.

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Drill #6 — Figure 8

• Players start on opposite sides.

• On whistle, player skates with puck, does

a figure 8 around cones, makes a wide

move around cone in offensive zone and

shoots on goaltender.

Notes/Comments: Stationary stickhandling; wide movements out of comfort zone; keep head up

Notes/Comments: Moving stickhandling; head up; wide movement; accelerate between cones

Notes/Comments: Figure 8, wide move and shoot; keep head up; accelerate around cones

Drill #5 — Moving Stickhandling

• Players start in three lines. When first

players approach blue line, next

players in line go.

• Player skates to cone, fake to one side,

pull puck wide across and accelerate to

next cone.

• Goaltenders continue to work on angles.

• Use pucks.

- wide to backhand

- toe in puck around cone

- put puck in skates, kick up to stick,

around cone either way

Drill #7 — Weave

• Players start in corners with pucks.

• Players skate forward with pucks weaving

around cones.

•

When player approaches blue line, player

turns and skates backward with puck until

far blue line.

• At far blue line, player turns forward,

skates in and shoots on goaltender.

Drill #9 — Fish in a Pond

• Everyone starts in one zone.

• Coach throws three pucks in zone; on

whistle, players try to get a puck and keep

it away from everyone else.

• Go for 30 seconds, then blow whistle.

Whoever doesn’t have puck does 10 push-

ups.

• Rest for 45 seconds. During this time,

throw in one or two more pucks.

Notes/Comments: Weave; backwards skating; shoot; accelerate around cones

Notes/Comments: Puck control; full speed, footwork

Notes/Comments: Competition; conditioning

Drill #8 — Defensive Reaction

• Players start in each corner. When first

player gets to near blue line, next player

starts.

• Player skates forward with puck to blue

line, stops and skates to middle of ice.

• When player reaches cone. player pivots

and skates backward with puck to far blue

line.

• At far blue line, player turns to the outside

and skates forward to the corner.

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Drill #2 — Puck Control

• All stations use pucks

• Station #1 - player starts outside of cones

and makes a tight figure 8 around cones.

• Station #2 - player skates forward with

puck. When player reaches cones, player

pivots and skates backward. Player skates

back to red line, stops, goes forward other

direction, pivots around cones and skates

backward to line.

• Station #3 - crossover figure 8 around

circle; once forward, once backward.

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Time Drill Emphasis

5 mins. 1. Warm-Up - various stretches All together

9 mins. 2. Puck control station drills (three stations) Head up, accelerate

Goaltenders work on angles

7 mins. 3. Weave, wide moves, shoot Quickness, acceleration

6 mins. 4. Out of corners shooting Keep feet moving, look

at target

5 mins. 5. Circle passing Follow through to target;

head up

7 mins. 6. Double pass with shot Full speed break to space

6 mins. 7. 1 on 1 half ice Forwards - wide move

Defense - force wide

5 mins. 8. Race for the puck competition, conditioning

Hockey Practice Plan

Objectives: To learn, practice and reinforce skating and puckhandling

Date:

Practice #2

Level: 14 & Under (Bantam)

16 & Under (Midget)

18 & Under (Midget)

Drill #1 — Warm-Up

• After stretches, coach blows whistle.

• Between whistles the players either turn

backward or power stride.

Drill #3 — Weave

• Players skate through cones, accelerating

from cone to cone.

• When player reaches final cone, player

makes wide move to forehand or

backhand, accelerates around and shoots

on the goaltender.

Notes/Comments: One player from each line goes on whistle; each player goes twice at each station

Notes/Comments: Weave, wide move, shoot, acceleration, quickness

Skill Work Team Play Systems/Concepts Speed/Games Testing

X Skating X 1 on 1 Defensive Cov. Short Work - Quickness

X Puck Control 2 on 0 Backcheck Small Ice Modified Games

X Passing/Receiving 2 on 1 Forecheck Full Ice Modified Games

X Shooting 2 on 2 Breakouts FUN – Relay Contests

Checking 3 on 1 Entering Attack Zone Skills Testing

Agility Work 3 on 2 Triangulation/Cycling X Misc. angles

Goaltending Faceoffs

Def./Forwards Power Play / Penalty Kill

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Drill #6 — Double Pass With

Shot

• Players skate and pass off boards (around

cone) to themselves.

• After receiving puck, player continues

skating, passes to coach and breaks

around cone.

• Coach gives player a return pass and

player shoots on goal and gets rebound.

Drill #5 — Circle Passing

• Players pass within circles.

- receive and pass

- receive forehand, pass backhand

- receive backhand, pass forehand

- one touch passing

• Coaches work goaltenders side to side.

Drill #4 — Out of Corners

Shooting

•

A - players skate with pucks around

circle, crossing over. When player

reaches cone, he takes a shot and

continues for a rebound. Player must

shoot backhand if on backhand side.

• B - player passes to coach then skates

around circle. Coach gives player a

return pass. Player skates and shoots on

g

oaltender.

Drill #8 — Race for the Puck

• Players start in each corner, make a tight

turn around the cone.

• Proceed to far blue line, stop, skate

backwards to red line, stop, skate around

far cone and race for the puck at center

ice.

• First player to pucks tries to score. Second

player becomes a backchecker.

Drill #7 — 1 on 1 Half-Ice

• D1 passes to X1. X1 skates with puck

around far cone.

• At same time, D1 skates to near cone,

pivots and skates backward.

• D1 now plays X1, 1 on 1.

• When D1 and X1 hit blue line on way

back, X2 and D2 start.

Notes/Comments: Keep feet moving; look at target while skating around circle

Notes/Comments: Forwards - make wide move; Defense - face forwards wide

Notes/Comments: Stress good hockey position; don’t slap the puck; concentrate on hitting the target

Notes/Comments: Competition and conditioning; players start on whistle

Notes/Comments: Full speed and break to open space

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Time Drill Emphasis

5 mins. 1.Warm-up - stretch; skate circles with pucks Head up

5 mins. 2. Four Lines - warm-up goaltenders

7 mins. 3. Snake Drill Keep feet moving

7 mins. 4. Flin Flon - double pass

7 mins. 5. 2 on 0 Go up ice together

7 mins. 6. 1 on 1 out of corner Forwards - create space,

moves; Defense - stay

between player and goal

7 mins. 7. 3 on 0 weave Head up, keep feet moving

5 mins. 8. Improvisation Creativity

Hockey Practice Plan

Objectives: To learn, practice and reinforce passing skills

Date:

Practice #3

Level: 14 & Under (Bantam)

16 & Under (Midget)

18 & Under (Midget)

Drill #3 — Snake Drill

• Players start opposite corners with pucks.

Position players and or coaches at X1,

X2, X3, X4 positions

• Player skates out of corner with puck and

passes to X1. X1 gives player a return

pass. Player skates around cones and

gives X2 a pass. X2 gives a return pass.

Player takes a shot on goal.

• Next player in line starts when first player

hits red line

Drill #1 — Warm-Up

• After stretch, skate circles with pucks,

work on speed and full crossovers.

• Do forward and backward.

Notes/Comments: Skate circles; keep head up; crossovers; full speed

Notes/Comments: Four lines; Warm-Up goalies; accelerate out of turn and after wide move

Notes/Comments: Break to space to get pass; crossover around cones; switch corners to crossover and pass in both directions

Drill #2 — Four Lines

• All lines start with pucks.

• X1 starts and makes tight turn around cone;

after turn, X1 gets a pass from X2.

• X1 continues with puck; makes a wide

move on cone at center ice and takes a

long shot on goal.

• After X2 makes pass, he makes tight turn

and receives pass from X3.

• Continue down line; X4 gets pass from

X1 line.

Skill Work Team Play Systems/Concepts Speed/Games Testing

X Skating X 1 on 1 Defensive Cov. Short Work - Quickness

Puck Control X 2 on 0 Backcheck Small Ice Modified Games

X Passing/Receiving 2 on 1 Forecheck Full Ice Modified Games

X Shooting 2 on 2 Breakouts FUN - Relay Contests

Checking 3 on 1 Entering Attack Zone Skills Testing

Agility Work 3 on 2 Triangulation/Cycling X Misc.

(Restricted Area Games)

Goaltending X 3 on 0 Faceoffs

Def./Forwards Power Play / Penalty Kill

Drill #4 — Flin Flon

• First players in line skate without puck to

far cone.

• When player hits red line, X1 and X2 pass

the puck.

• Player immediately passes puck back to X1

o

r X2 and swings to top of circle.

• X1 and X2 receive pass, step to the middle

of the ice and make a pass back to player.

• Player skates with puck and shoots.

• X1 and X2 skate without puck to far

corner.

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A

B

Drill #6 — 1 on 1

• Coach dumps puck into corner.

• X1 picks up puck in corner then tries to

score a goal.

• When X1 crosses goal line, D1 skates to

play X1 coming out of corner with puck.

• Drill goes until X1 takes shot or D1 takes

puck away.

• Coach then dumps puck in other corner

for X2 and D2.

Drill #5 — 2 on 0

• Players start at all four corners of the blue

lines with pucks.

• X1 starts drill by making pass to X2.

• X1 and X2 skate toward each other (not up

ice) and cross in middle of ice.

• After X1 and X2 cross, they head up ice

passing the puck. When crossed far blue

line, the player with puck makes a wide

move to outside then passes puck to

trailing player. Trailer shoots on goal.

• When X1 and X2 cross blue line, X3 and

X4 go other direction.

Notes/Comments: Double pass; player must touch top of circle when swinging

Notes/Comments: Trailer must slow up to high slot; after player passes to trailer, he/she goes to net for rebound

Drill #8 — Improvisation

• Players inside circles with puck. Other

players stay outside circles.

• On whistle, player inside makes any

moves they want. If they lose the puck,

players outside give them a new one.

• After 30 seconds, change players

Drill #7 — 3 on 0 With Weave

• Players form three lines at each end.

• Group A starts, three players pass puck up

ice and take a shot on goal. When group

A crosses far blue line, group B starts.

• Variation: instead of going straight up ice,

p

layers follow their pass (weave) as they

go up ice.

Notes/Comments: Heads up; look at target; skate full speed

Notes/Comments: Be creative

Notes/Comments: Forward makes wide move to create space; defense keeps self between player and goal

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Time Drill Emphasis

7 mins. 1. Warm-Up - stretches; four lines to warm-up goaltenders

5 mins. 2. Flip passing; goaltenders work on movement and angles

7 mins. 3. Starts; flip pass; shoot Accelerate, concentrate on

target when passing

and shooting

10 mins. 4. Split up; Forwards - 2 on 1 concept; Defense - 2 on 1 Forwards - create good shot

Defense - eliminate good shot

7 mins. 5. 2 on 0; 2 on 1 Works on concepts

7 mins. 6. Start and Stop; shooting Accelerate; look at target

7 mins. 7. 3 on 0 race drill Teamwork

Hockey Practice Plan

Objectives: To learn, practice and reinforce starts and 2 on 1 concept

Date:

Practice #4

Level: 14 & Under (Bantam)

16 & Under (Midget)

18 & Under (Midget)

Drill #1 — Warm-Up

Goaltenders

• After stretch, make four lines. All lines have

pucks.

• X1 starts, makes tight turn around cone,

receives a pass from X2,

continues and makes a wide move on

neutral ice cone and shoots around goal.

•

X2 starts when X1 hits the blue line.

• X4 gets pass from X1 line.

Drill #3 — Starts, Flip Pass,

Shoot

• On whistle, X1 performs a running start

and skates to slot.

• At same time, X2 skates with puck to

cone.

• When X2 reaches cone, X2 makes a flip

pass over sticks on ice to X1.

• X1 receives pass and shoots on goal;

players switch lines

Notes/Comments: Accelerate around cones and after wide move; full speed

Notes/Comments: Work forehand and backhand passes

Notes/Comments: Perform both sides of ice, flip passes forehand and backhand

Skill Work Team Play Systems/Concepts Speed/Games Testing

X Skating 1 on 1 Defensive Cov. Short Work - Quickness

Puck Control X 2 on 0 Backcheck Small Ice Modified Games

X Passing/Receiving X 2 on 1 Forecheck X Full Ice Modified Games

X Shooting 2 on 2 Breakouts FUN - Relay Contests

Checking 3 on 1 Entering Attack Zone Skills Testing

Agility Work 3 on 2 Triangulation/Cycling Misc.

Goaltending X 3 on 0 Faceoffs

Def./Forwards Power Play / Penalty Kill

Drill #2 — Stationary Flip Passing

• Players get partners and lay extra stick

between them.

• They are approximately three to four stick

lengths apart.

• Players make heel to toe passes, lifting

puck over stick so it lands flat on the other

side of stick.

• Have players pass forward and

backward.

• Goaltenders work on angles;

movement with coach.

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rill #7 — 3 on 0 Race Drill

• Groups of three start on either side of red

line with three pucks.

• On whistle, players go 3 on 0 to score a

g

oal. They must make three passes before

they can shoot.

• After they score, they all must go

outside the blue line and pick up the

second puck.

• The team that scores three goals first, wins.

The losers do 20 push-ups.

Notes/Comments:

Three passes before shot; go until score with puck; all players must cross blue line after each goal

Drill #6 — Start and Stop -

Shooting

• X1 does running start and skates to cone

and stops facing pucks. X1 then does

crossover start, skates to pucks and stops.

X1 then does a crossover start the other

direction and takes a shot on goal.

• X2 starts when X1 stops and picks up a

puck.

Drill #5 — 2 on 0; 2 on 1

• X1 starts drill by dumping puck in

corner. X1 and X2 swing as shown.

• D1 skates, picks up puck and skates

behind net.

• D1 then makes a pass to X1 or X2.

• D2 steps out to play the 2 on 1.

Variation - don’t have D2 step out and have

X1 and X2 go 2 on 0; switch sides after

several minutes.

Notes/Comments: Forwards and defense work on concepts in previous drill.

Notes/Comments: Forwards - Create good shot; Defense - eliminate good shot

D

rill #4 — 2 on 1; Split Up

• Forwards - X1 makes wide move on cone,

accelerates around and drives to net.

• At the same time, X2 skates and delays so

he/she is in high slot.

• X1 may shoot puck or pass to X2 in high

slot, X2 then shoots while X1 goes to net.

• Defense - D1 and D2 start backward at

same time. They skate around cones as

shown, working on lateral movement.

• They force forward with puck wide, then

come back to middle to take away pass to

high slot.

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Time Drill Emphasis

7 mins. 1. Warm-Up: stretches (goalies stretch); defense reaction drill Puck control; full speed

5 mins. 2. Out of corner pass - both ends Keep feet moving

6 mins. 3. Shooting - out of corner; goaltender skate saves Head up; shoot to corner

4 mins. 4. 1 on 1 - defense no sticks D-skate to forward, don’t lunge

F-wide move; drive to net

4 mins. 5. 1 on 1 - defense sticks D-force forward wide

F-look for weakness to attack

6 mins. 6. Double pass in tight; 2 on 0; goaltender stack pads One touch pass and shot

7 mins. 7. Tip drill - 2 on 1 Timing on tip; 2 on 1 concept

review

5 mins. 8. Stationary wrist shots; backhand Practice form and accuracy

6 mins. 9. Zone games - 2 on 2 Have fun

Hockey Practice Plan

Objectives: To learn, practice and reinforce passing, 1 on 1 and shooting skills

Date:

Practice #5

Level: 14 & Under (Bantam)

16 & Under (Midget)

18 & Under (Midget)

Drill #1 — Warm-Up Defense

Reaction Drill

• Players start in each corner. When first

player gets to near blue line, the next

player in line starts.

• Player skates forward with puck to blue

line, stops and skates to middle of ice.

• When player reaches cone A, player

pivots and skates backward with puck to

far blue line.

• At far blue line, player turns to outside and

skates forward to the corner.

Drill #3 — Shooting Out

of Corner

• X1 skates with puck and makes a fake

inside to net.

• After fake, X1 accelerates outside to

cone.

• When X1 reaches cone, X1 shoots

on ice to far corner. Goaltender makes

skate save or stick deflection to corner.

• After goaltender is set, X2 starts.

Drill #2 — Out of Corner Pass

• X1 skates without puck as shown and

receives pass from X2.

• After receiving pass, X1 skates with puck

around cone and takes a long shot on

goaltender.

• After making pass, X2 starts around circle

without puck.

• After shot, continue for rebound.

Notes/Comments: Puck control and agility

Notes/Comments: Keep feet moving; take long shot on goaltender

Notes/Comments: F - shoot to far corner; G - practice skate saves

Skill Work Team Play Systems/Concepts Speed/Games Testing

X Skating X 1 on 1 Defensive Cov. Short Work - Quickness

X Puck Control X 2 on 0 Backcheck Small Ice Modified Games

X Passing/Receiving X 2 on 1 Forecheck Full Ice Modified Games

X Shooting 2 on 2 Breakouts FUN - Relay Contests

Checking 3 on 1 Entering Attack Zone Skills Testing

Agility Work 3 on 2 Triangulation/Cycling X Misc. (2 on 2 zone games)

Goaltending 3 on 0 Faceoffs

Def./Forwards Power Play / Penalty Kill

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Drill #6 — 2 on 0

• X1 starts by passing puck to X2.

• X1 skates to corner of crease and stops.

• X2 skates with puck across goal line,

makes pass to X1.

• X1 shoots off pass.

• Goaltender either deflects pass if puck is

close or stacks pads to block shot.

• Switch pucks to other line half way

through drill.

Drill #5 — 1 on 1

• Coach starts with pucks and either passes

to X1 or X2.

• D start just outside blue line; after pass,

D1 must react to either side.

• X2 looks for weakness in D1 position.

• D1 must establish gap and force X2

outside.

• After group 1 crosses for blue line, coach

makes another pass.

Notes/Comments: Defense no sticks

; D - keep gap, don’t lunge at forward; F - make wide move and drive to net

Notes/Comments: Defense with sticks; D - force forward wide, no shot; F - look for weakness to attack

Notes/Comments: Double pass in tight - 2 on 0; goaltender stack pads

D

rill #7 — Tip Drill 2 on 1

• X1 passes to D1 or D2; may pass direct to

s

tick, off boards, in air, etc.

• X1and X2 skate to slot and positions

themselves for a tip.

• D2 shoots on ice then gets into

position for 2 on 1.

• After X1 group tips shot, they break, get a

p

ass from X3 and continue up ice 2 on 1

on D2.

Drill # 9 — Zone Games -

2 on 2

• Put both nets in one zone. Put teams

together and let them play 2 on 2.

Variation - after gaining possession puck,

they must pass to coach and get open for

return pass.

Drill #8 — Stationary Wrist

Shots and Backhands

• Players line up around ice with pucks.

• Players pick spots boards and work on

wrist shots and backhands.

Notes/Comments: F - timing on tip, not too deep, 2 on 1 concept; D - work on gap and 2 on 1 concept

Notes/Comments: Work on form, power, accuracy.

Notes/Comments: Have fun.

Drill #4 — 1 on 1

• X1 starts by passing to coach.

• X1 then skates to far cone, coach gives X1

p

ass back.

• When X1 starts to skate, D1 follows X1

across ice, keeping correct gap.

• X1 receives pass from coach and skates

around cone.

•

D1 pivots backwards after X1 receives

pass and plays X1 1 on 1.

• When 1st group crosses blue line, X2 and

D2 start.

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Time Drill Emphasis

6 mins. 1. Warm-Up: stretches (goalies stretch); fish in the pond Competition

9 mins. 2. Three stations - stickhandling/puck control; three Heads up; keep feet moving

minutes each station

5 mins. 3. Skating and puck control with shot Full speed

10 mins. 4. Body contact along boards Body positioning; angles

6 mins. 5. Forecheck angling; body contact Angles; timing

7 mins. 6. 3 on 0 below top of circles Triangle movement

7 mins. 7. Pom-pom drill; two-hand touch Agility; skating

Hockey Practice Plan

Objectives: To learn, practice and reinforce body contact and playing angles

To review Heads Up Hockey program

Date:

Practice #6

Level: 14 & Under (Bantam)

16 & Under (Midget)

18 & Under (Midget)

Drill #1 — Warm-Up: Fish in

the Pond

• Everyone starts in one zone.

• Coach dumps three pucks in zone.

• On whistle, players try to gain control of

p

uck and keep it away from

everyone else.

• Go for 30 seconds, then blow whistle.

Anyone without a puck does 5-10 push-

ups.

• Rest for 45 seconds. During rest, dump 2-3

more pucks in.

Drill #3 — Skating and Puck

Control with Shot

• Players start in corners with pucks. Player

starts drill by passing off boards (around

cone) to self.

• Player then skates down middle of cones

while reaching puck wide to forehand

and backhand around cones.

• Player makes move to next cone, skates

to outside, stops at next cone, heads to

slot and takes shot on goaltender.

• Do drill both directions.

Drill #2 — Three Stations -

Stickhandling and Puck

Control

• A makes wide move, forehand,

backhand.

• B skates through cones, tight turn.

• C improvises - player makes up

moves and stays in confined area.

• All stations use pucks.

• Blow whistle to start and stop, each player

goes through each station twice.

Notes/Comments: Goaltenders work on skate saves and stacking pads with assistant

Notes/Comments: Head up; keep feet moving

Notes/Comments: Full speed; head up

Skill Work Team Play Systems/Concepts Speed/Games Testing

X Skating 1 on 1 Defensive Cov. Short Work - Quickness

X Puck Control 2 on 0 Backcheck Small Ice Modified Games

Passing/Receiving 2 on 1 Forecheck X Full Ice Modified Games

Shooting 2 on 2 Breakouts FUN - Relay Contests

Checking 3 on 1 Entering Attack Zone Skills Testing

X Agility Work 3 on 2 Triangulation/Cycling Misc.

Goaltending X 3 on 0 Faceoffs

Def./Forwards Power Play / Penalty Kill

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Drill #4 — Body Contact

Along Boards

• Before starting drill, demonstrate how to

check along boards and defend oneself

from check stress.

• A - body position; wide base, knee bent,

stick on ice.

• B - Angling X2 approaches X1 so X1

c

annot cut back or drive to the net.

• C - Defending: brace self for impact, wide

base, don’t turn back on player.

• Players pair off and proceed around ice

as shown. Switch roles and do both

directions.

Drill #6 — 3 on 0 - Below top

of Circle

• X1, X2, X3 must move puck around below

top of circles keeping a triangle relation.

• When coach blows whistle, they start.

Whistle blows again, they take a shot.

• Stress creativity, keeping triangle, keeping

feet moving and talking to each other.

Drill #5 — Forecheck Angling -

Body Contact

• X1 starts, picks up a puck and heads up

the ice.

• When X1 crosses goal line, X2 starts.

• X2 must angle X1 to boards and body

check along boards stopping X1’s

momentum.

• X1 may cut back or accelerate out of

zone.

• X2 must position self correctly and time

acceleration.

Drill #7 — Pom-Pom - 2 Hand

Touch

• X1 calls out pom-pom. All other players try

to skate to other end without getting

t

ouched (two hands) by X1 before crossing

far goal line.

• Whoever X1 touches, those players stay in

middle and help X1 next time back.

• Last player wins.

Notes/Comments: Skating agility - reading and reacting

Notes/Comments: Work on timing; review Heads Up Hockey program

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Time Drill Emphasis

7 mins. 1. Warm-Up: stretches; four blue line shooting Passing; long shots

6 mins. 2. Passing Drill - Tic Tac Toe Quick passes

7 mins. 3. Pivot Shoot - pivot pass drill Read and shoot or pass

10 mins. 4. 2 on 1; 2 on 1 with backcheck drill Offense - 2 on 1 with pressure

Defense - communicate, body

position

10 mins. 5. 3 on 2; 3 on 3 low Offense - triangle with pressure

Defense - body position

5 mins. 6. Three shot drill Goaltender work

5 mins. 7. Agility race Competition

Hockey Practice Plan

Objectives: To learn, practice and reinforce shooting skills and

body positioning

Date:

Practice #7

Level: 14 & Under (Bantam)

16 & Under (Midget)

18 & Under (Midget)

Drill #1 — Warm-Up: Four

Blue Line Shooting

• All 4 lines have pucks.

• On whistle, X1’s skate several strides with

puck then pass to X2 across ice.

• X1 continues skating, swings up ice and

g

ets a return pass from X2.

• X1 skates with puck and takes a long shot.

• After X1 crosses blue line, X2 starts skating

with puck, passes to X1 line and swings up

ice.

Drill #2 —Passing Drill -

Tic, Tac, Toe

• X1 skates with puck to cone and then

passes to X2.

• X2 one touch passes to X3.

• X3 one touch passes back to X1.

• X1 takes shot on goal.

Notes/Comments: Take long shots

Notes/Comments: Quick passes

Notes/Comments: Read play and shoot or pass

Drill #3 — Pivot Shoot;

Pivot Pass

RH - right-handed players

LF - left-handed players

• X1’s start with pucks and skate

through cones. When X1 reaches middle

of ice, X1 turns and skates backwards

with puck.

• At same time, X2 crosses with X1 and

gets open.

• A - X1 may shoot puck with X2 going for

rebound.

• B - X1 may fake shot and pass to X2.

Skill Work Team Play Systems/Concepts Speed/Games Testing

Skating 1 on 1 Defensive Cov. Short Work - Quickness

Puck Control 2 on 0 Backcheck Small Ice Modified Games

X Passing/Receiving X 2 on 1 Forecheck Full Ice Modified Games

X Shooting X 2 on 2 Breakouts FUN - Relay Contests

Checking 3 on 1 Entering Attack Zone Skills Testing

Agility Work X 3 on 2 Triangulation/Cycling Misc.

Goaltending X 3 on 3 Faceoffs

Def./Forwards Power Play / Penalty Kill

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D

rill #7 — Agility Race

for Puck

•

X1 and X2 start on whistle and skate as

shown.

• First player to reach puck at neutral ice

tries to score.

• Second player backchecks.

D

rill #4 — 2 on 1; 2 on 1

With Backcheck

• D1 skates backward, turns and picks up a

puck.

• At same time, X1 and X2 skate as shown.

• D1 skates behind net and passes to X1 or

X2 who proceed 2 on 1 on D2.

Variation - (2 on 1 backchecker) X3 skates at

same time behind net and backchecks

picking up either X1 or X2.

• Switch sides half-way through.

Drill #6 — Three Shot Drill

• X1 skates around cone, gets pass from

next player in line and shoots.

• When puck hits goaltender, X2 shoots.

• When puck from X2 hits goaltender, X3

shoots.

• Goaltender must react quickly to all shots.

• Do drill at both ends and switch sides for

X1 line.

Drill #5 — 3 on 2; 3 on 3 Low

• Puck is dumped in corner.

• X1, X2, X3 work puck below the top of

circles while D1 and D2 defend.

• X1, X2, X3 must work triangle for shot.

• D1 and D2 must not give a shot from

slot.

Variation - (3 on 3) Put in X4 who helps D1

and D2.

Notes/Comments: Goaltender work

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Time Drill Emphasis

6 mins. 1. Warm-Up: stretches; backward with puck Speed; quickness

6 mins. 2. Defense reaction drill - modified

6 mins. 3. Czech passing drill One-touch passes

10 mins. 4. Split up: Defense - breakout drills; Defense - look before get

Forwards - breakout drills to puck

Forwards - always face puck

6 mins. 5. Simple Breakout (Option: with forecheckers) Good passes

6 mins. 6. Fake shot drill Strong fake, acceleration

after fake

5 mins. 7. Rebound drill Forwards - shot on ice

Goalie - direct shots away from

forwards

5 mins. 8. 1 on 1 Battle keep away

Hockey Practice Plan

Objectives: To learn, practice the breakout

Date:

Practice #8

Level: 14 & Under (Bantam)

16 & Under (Midget)

18 & Under (Midget)

Drill #1 — Warm-Up:

Backward With Puck

• Pick two drills. Have each player go

through each drill twice, using pucks.

• A - work on quick direction changes;

backwards with pucks.

•

B - work on speed backward crossovers

with pucks. Switch corners on this drill.

Drill #2 — Defense Reaction

Drill - Modified

• X1 skates with puck to blue line, stops and

skates along blue line.

• When X1 reaches cones, he pivots

backward and passes to coach.

• X1 continues backward until red line, then

turns and skates forward.

• X1 receives a return pass from coach and

takes a long shot on goal. Switch corners

half-way through.

Notes/Comments: Quickness, speed

Notes/Comments: One-touch passing

Drill #3 — Czech Passing Drill

• X1 starts by passing to X2. X1 then skates

as shown.

• Meanwhile X2 passes to X3 and X3

passes to X4.

• X4 then looks for X1 entering zone. X4

passes to X1 who takes a shot on goal.

• Switch corners half-way through.

Skill Work Team Play Systems/Concepts Speed/Games Testing

X Skating X 1 on 1 X Defensive Zone Short Work - Quickness

Puck Control 2 on 0 Backcheck Small Ice Modified Games

X Passing/Receiving 2 on 1 Forecheck Full Ice Modified Games

X Shooting 2 on 2 X Breakouts X FUN - Relay Contests

Checking 3 on 1 Entering Attack Zone Skills Testing

Agility Work 3 on 2 Triangulation/Cycling X Misc. block shots

X Goaltending 3 on 0 Faceoffs

Def./Forwards Power Play / Penalty Kill

Drill #4 — Split Up - Defense

• Defense should always look back before

getting to puck and stay inside dots when

m

aking passes so they have better passing

angles.

• A - coach dumps puck in corner. D start out

backwards. D1 turns, picks up puck and

makes pass to D2. D2 receives pass and

skates up ice. D1 goes to front of net.

• B - coach dumps puck in corner. D1 turns,

picks up puck and skates behind net and

reverses puck off boards. D2 skates

backwards and stops in front of net. D2

picks up puck when reversed and head up

ice.

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Drill #4 — Split Up - Forwards

• A - X1 and X2 swing as shown. Coach

passes to either X1 or X2. X1 and X2 pass

puck until blue line. Switch sides halfway

through.

• B - X1 skates deep, pivots around bottom

of circle (always facing puck) and receives

a pass from coach.

- coach may pass direct or off

boards

- X2 starts when X1 reaches bottom

of circle

Notes/Comments: A - Swing Drill; B - Pivot Drill

Notes/Comments: Defense - stay inside dots, look before get to puck; Forwards - use pivots, face puck

Drill #5 — Simple Breakout

• Start all players just inside blue line.

• Puck is dumped into either corner.

• Defense perform D to D or reverse pass.

• Forwards stay in their own lanes and

swing as shown.

Options: can do drill half ice or continue full

ice 5 on 0. You can also add 2-3

forecheckers.

D

rill #6 — Fake Shot Drill

• A - X1 skates full speed to cone, fakes shot

and continues for a shot on goal.

•

B - X1 starts drill by passing to X2.

- X3 heads for X2 after pass is made,

going down to block shot

- X2 must fake shot forehand or back-

hand and continue for a shot on goal

- X3 tries to stop X2 after fake.

Drill #7 — Rebound Drill

• A - X1 and X2 position themselves in front

of goaltender, not too deep.

- X3 and X4 alternate shots.

- G must direct shots to corner or

away from X1 and X2.

• B - X1 and X2 position in front, not too

deep.

- X3 takes shots

- goaltender must direct shots away

from X1 and X2.

• Coach keeps track of how many rebounds,

second shots.

Drill #8 — 1 on 1 Battle Keep

Away

• Players pair up and find a restricted area.

• On whistle, they play keep away.

• After 30-45 seconds, coach blows

whistle. Whoever doesn’t have puck does

10 push-ups.

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Time Drill Emphasis

7 mins. 1. Warm-Up: Stretches

Crossover shooting drill Crossovers, drop pass

8 mins. 2. Give and Go Drill One-touch passes

5 mins. 3. Tip in Drill: D - Shot on ice; F - Stay high slot

9 mins. 4. Puck Handling - 3 stations Wide movements

8 mins. 5. 1 on 1 with breakout pass: D - move up with play;

F - attack defensive weaknesses

7 mins. 6. Checking - three stations Use legs

6 mins. 7. Puck wars Competition

Hockey Practice Plan

Objectives: Varied Skill Work

Date:

Practice #9

Level: 14 & Under (Bantam)

16 & Under (Midget)

18 & Under (Midget)

D

rill #1 — Warm-Up: Crossover

Shooting Drill

• X1 and X2 start at same time.

• X1 skates with puck around cone, crossing

over.

• X1 then skates to center circle hash marks

and makes a drop pass, leaving puck in

hash marks.

•

X2 skates same pattern.

• X1 continues around center circle, crossing

over and picks up puck (opposite hash

marks) left by X2.

• X1 skates and takes long shot on goal.

• X2 does same.

Drill #2 — Give and Go Drill

A. • X1 starts with puck and makes pass

(forehand, backhand or flip) to coach.

• X1 then breaks to get open, receives

a return pass and shoots off pass.

• Option - add X2 who must cover X1

after X1 makes pass to coach.

• Do drill both sides.

B. • X1 makes pass to coach (forward,

backward, flip) and breaks around

top of circle.

• X1 receives pass and shoots.

• Option - add X2 to cover X1.

Drill #3 — Tip In Drill

A. • X1 makes pass to D1 and skates to

slot for tip.

• D1 passes to D2, who shoots.

• Option - add X2 who covers X1 after

pass is made.

B. • X1 passes to D1 and goes to slot for

tip.

• D1 skates to middle of ice and takes

shot.

• Option - add X2 to cover X1 after

pass

Skill Work Team Play Systems/Concepts Speed/Games Testing

X Skating X 1 on 1 Defensive Cov. Short Work - Quickness

X Puck Control 2 on 0 Backcheck Small Ice Modified Games

X Passing/Receiving 2 on 1 Forecheck Full Ice Modified Games

X Shooting 2 on 2 Breakouts FUN - Relay Contests

X Body Contact 3 on 1 Entering Attack Zone Skills Testing

X Body Position 3 on 2 Triangulation/Cycling X Misc. - puck wars

Goaltending 3 on 0 Faceoffs

Def./Forwards Power Play / Penalty Kill

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Drill #6 — Checking 3 Stations

A. • X1 skates forward with puck.

• X2 skates backward.

• X2 must shoulder check X1 and pin X1

against boards.

B. • X1 skates toward X2 with puck (X2-

backward).

• X2 must poke check puck, stop and

get puck.

C. • X1 skates in straight line 3/4 speed.

• X2 skates backwards four feet away.

• X2 must hip check X1, staying low

and accelerate.

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Drill #4 — Puckhandling Three

Stations

A. • Players approach three cones

(pretending cones are a defenseman’s

stick) and skates triangle.

B. • Players skate full speed, making up

moves, avoiding each other.

C

. • Players skate backward with puck

through cones then pivot forward and

skate forward through cones.

• Rotate after three minutes.

Drill #7 — Puck Wars

•

Coach starts at center ice with pucks and

passes puck off boards around cone.

• X1 and X2 skate around cone and battle

for puck.

• The first player to puck tries to score a goal

and the other player tries to defend.

Drill #5 — 1 on 1 With

Breakout Pass

• On whistle, D1 and X1 shoot.

• D1 skates to corner, picks up puck, skates

behind net and makes pass to X1.

• X1 skates low, pivots facing D1 and

receives pass.

• X1 then skates around cone and heads

back into zone.

• After D1 makes pass, D1 must move up to

blue line and play X1 one on one.

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Drill #1 — Warm-Up;

Face the Flag

• X1 and X2 start at same time with pucks.

Always face flag at far end of ice.

• X1 skates forward to red line,

c

rossover left, backwards to blue

line, crossover right, backward to

red line, crossover right, forward

to hash mark.

• X2 skates same on other half of ice.

Drill #2 — Swedish

Passing Drill

• X1 skates with puck then passes to D1,

after making pass. X1 swings to boards.

• D1 passes back to X1 after X1 makes

swing.

• X1 skates with puck around X2 line and

takes a shot on goal.

• X2 starts after X1 gets return pass from

D1.

Option - as X1 reaches X2 line, X1 passes to

last player in X1 line and gets return pass.

Drill #3 — 2 on 1

• X1 and X2 lines start at same time.

• X1 passes to coach and swing as shown.

• D1 follows X1s across ice, coach passes

back to X1s and D1 plays the 2 on 1.

• Switch sides half way through.

Time Drill Emphasis

7 mins. 1. Warm-Up: Stretches; Face the flag Agility, lateral movement

7 mins. 2. Swedish Passing Drill Keep feet moving, execute

passes

7 mins,. 3. 2 on 1 F - get quality shot

D - force outside shot

7 mins. 4. 2 on 1 with backchecker Defense and designated back-

checker must communicate

7 mins. 5. 3 on 2 F - create shot in slot

D - pressure at blue line

7 mins. 6. 3 on 2 with backchecker Defense and designated back-

checker must communicate

8 mins. 7. Relays with net Have fun

Hockey Practice Plan

Objectives: Work on backchecking skills

Date:

Practice #10

Level: 14 & Under (Bantam)

16 & Under (Midget)

18 & Under (Midget)

Skill Work Team Play Systems/Concepts Speed/Games Testing

X Skating 1 on 1 Defensive Cov. Short Work - Quickness

Puck Control 2 on 0 Backcheck Small Ice Modified Games

X Passing/Receiving X 2 on 1 Forecheck X Full Ice Modified Games

Shooting X 2 on 2 Breakouts FUN - Relay Contests

Checking 3 on 1 Entering Attack Zone Skills Testing

X Agility Work X 3 on 2 Triangulation/Cycling Misc.

Goaltending X 3 on 3 Faceoffs

Def./Forwards 3 on 0 Power Play / Penalty Kill

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Drill #4 — 2 on 1 With

Backchecker

• X1, X2 and X3 start on whistle.

• X1 and X2 swing, X3 picks up puck and

skates behind net.

• X3 then passes to either X1 or X2.

• D1 steps out to play 2 on 1.

• X3 must read play and pick up open man

on backcheck.

• D1 must let X3 know who to take.

Drill #7 —Relays With Net

• Makes two teams.

• Net is pushed forward across ice and

pulled back backward.

Drill #5 — 3 on 2

• Start drill by dumping puck in zone and

have five players work puck 5 on 0.

• Coach blows whistle and gives a pass to

one of the forwards (X2).

• Three forwards proceed 3 on 2 on the two

defensemen.

Drill #6 — 3 on 2 With

Backchecker

• X4 starts drill by passing to X1, X2 or X3.

• X1, X2 and X3 proceed 3 on 2.

• X4 must pick up open man on backcheck.

• D1 and D2 must direct X4 where to skate

on backcheck.

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Time Drill Emphasis

6 mins. 1. Warm-Up: Stretches; Skate the lanes with pucks

7 mins. 2. Flin-Flon - modified exchange puck Look before pass

7 mins. 3. 2 on 0 Escape move

8 mins. 4. Split up D - regroup passes

F - cycling in zone

5 mins. 5. Regroup Drill #1 D - pass puck in spaces

F - Swing low to defense

8 mins. 6. Regroup Drill #2 Same as drill #1

5 mins. 7. 3 on 2 deep; F - work on cycling Movement, on touch puck

D - pressure puck eliminate good shot

5 mins. 8. Free time - players work on skills or ask specific questions Feedback from players

Hockey Practice Plan

Objectives: Regroup; cycling

Date:

Practice #11

Level: 14 & Under (Bantam)

16 & Under (Midget)

18 & Under (Midget)

Skill Work Team Play Systems/Concepts Speed/Games Testing

X Skating 1 on 1 Defensive Cov. X Short Work - Quickness

Puck Control X 2 on 0 Backcheck Small Ice Modified Games

X Passing/Receiving 2 on 1 Forecheck Full Ice Modified Games

X Shooting 2 on 2 Breakouts FUN - Relay Contests

Checking 3 on 1 Entering Attack Zone Skills Testing

Agility Work 3 on 2 Triangulation/Cycling Misc.

Goaltending 3 on 3 Faceoffs

Def./Forwards 3 on 0 Power Play / Penalty Kill

Drill #1 — Skate The Lanes

With Pucks

• Players start in corner. They skate down

lanes performing different skill in each

lane.

1

. Make single fake, wide move

2. Backward

3. Tight turns

4. Fake shot pull to side

5. Put puck in skates and kick up to stick

6. Backward puck in skates, kick up to stick

Drill #2 — Flin-Flon

• X1 and X2 start on whistle with at pucks.

• They skate around cone and then get pass

from other line.

• After receiving pass, they skate several

strides looking for each other.

• In neutral ice they pass to each other,

exchanging pucks.

• Players continue and take a long shot on

goal.

Drill #3 — 2 on 0

• X1s start by passing puck up ice. When

they enter neutral ice the puck should be

with the player along the boards.

• The inside player crossovers around

center circle and then enters offensive

zone.

• The player along boards with puck skates

into zone, makes an escape move around

cone and passes to player entering zone.

• Shot on goal should be taken between

top of circles and hash marks.

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Drill #4 — Split Up

A. Forwards work on cycling in corner.

Cycle both directions in each corner. On

w

histle they take a shot on goal.

B. Defense works on neutral ice regroup

pass.

• D1 picks up puck and turns backward.

• D2 skates and turns backward, getting in

position to receive pass (behind).

• D1 makes a back diagonal pass to D2,

D2 heads up ice with puck. D1 fills in

middle

C. Goalies work on angles and lateral

movements.

Drill #5 — Regroup Drill #1

• D1, X1 and X2 start at same time.

• X1 and X2 skate as shown and cross close

to blue line.

• D1 skates, receives a pass from X3, turns

backwards to blue line.

• D1 then makes a pass to X1 or X2 who

continue 2 on 0 and take shot.

• D1 follows them all the way into the

offensive zone.

Drill #7 — 3 on 2 Deep

• Dump puck deep in corner.

•

X1, X2 and X3 must cycle puck and work

for shot on goal.

• D1 and D2 must put pressure on puck and

protect slot area.

Drill #8 — Free Time

• Players have time to work on skills or ask

questions.

Drill #6 — Regroup Drill #2

• Start drill by moving five players 5 on 0 in

offensive zone.

• When you blow whistle, they drop their

puck. Coach then throws a puck in the

neutral zone.

• D1 or D2 picks up puck and take back for

regroup pass.

• X1, X2 and X3 swing near blue line.

• Defense makes a D to D pass and then

passes to X1, X2 or X3.

• They continue up ice 5 on 0 and take shot.

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Time Drill Emphasis

7 mins. 1. Warm-Up: stretches; train shooting Keep feet moving, look where

shooting

5 mins. 2. 3 on 0 with weave One-touch passes

8 mins. 3. Breakout, 5 on 0, 3 on 2 Keep small gap

10 mins. 4. Defensive zone faceoffs Two situations

8 mins. 5. Offensive zone faceoffs Give two or three options

6 mins. 6. 3 on 3 zone game Coverage away from puck, talk

to teammates

6 mins. 7. Three Stations: Defense - protect puck in corner

Wings - shooting drill

Centers - work on faceoffs

Hockey Practice Plan

Objectives: Work on Faceoffs

Date:

Practice #12

Level: 14 & Under (Bantam)

16 & Under (Midget)

18 & Under (Midget)

Skill Work Team Play Systems/Concepts Speed/Games Testing

X Skating 1 on 1 X Defensive Cov. Short Work - Quickness

Puck Control 2 on 0 Backcheck Small Ice Modified Games

X Passing/Receiving 2 on 1 Forecheck Full Ice Modified Games

Shooting 2 on 2 Breakouts FUN - Relay Contests

X Checking 3 on 1 Entering Attack Zone Skills Testing

Agility Work X 3 on 2 Triangulation/Cycling X Misc. Zone Games

Goaltending X 3 on 0 X Faceoffs

Def./Forwards X 3 on 3 Power Play / Penalty Kill

Drill #1 — Train Shooting

• X1 skates with puck around cone and takes

shot while in stride.

• X2 starts when X1 gets to center ice dot.

• X3 starts when X2 gets to center ice dot.

• Do drill both sides of ice.

Option - move cones closer to goalie after

each round.

Drill #2 — 3 on 0

With Weave

• Start drill at center ice.

• Players 3 on 0 pass - following their pass

(weave).

• Have players make two passes at neutral

ice and only one pass after crossing blue

line, then they shoot and get rebound.

Notes/Comments: Shoot while in stride

Drill #3 — Breakout, 5 on 0

• Coach dumps puck in corner.

• D1 and D2 make D to D pass or reverse

pass.

• X1, X2 and X3 do simple swing.

• D pass up to forwards and all five

continue up ice 5 on 0.

Option - include two to three forecheckers to

put pressure on group breaking out.

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Drill #3 — Breakout, 3 on 2

• After players score goal 5 on 0 (5 on 2, 5

on 3), coach blows whistle.

• Coach passes puck to X1, X2 or X3 and

they return 3 on 2 defensemen.

Option - Designate one of the forecheckers to

backcheck during 3 on 2. Here X4

b

ackchecks.

Drill #4 — Defensive

Zone Faceoffs

A. Three Men Across - other team has three

men lined up across. X1 stays with

center. D1 and D2 stay with wings. X2

lines up outside D1 and goes to

defenseman X3 lines up behind D1 and

goes to defenseman. D1 must block out

so X3 has open lane.

B. Shooter Situation - other team has

shooter. X1 stays with center. D2 stays

with wing. X2 lines up outside D2 and

goes to defenseman. X3 lines up behind

D2. First checks shooter then goes to

defenseman. D1 reads play and moves

up on shooter when X3 leaves shooter.

Drill #6 — 3 on 3 Zone Game

• Play 3 on 3 in zone when nets are placed

back to back as shown.

• Xs must score in net labeled X.

• Ds must score in net labeled D.

Drill #7 — Three Stations

A. Wings work on driving to net with puck

and shooting in stride.

B. Centers work on taking faceoffs.

C. D1 protects puck on boards while D2

tries to get puck.

Drill #5 — Offensive Zone

Faceoffs

A. X1 draws puck back to X2 who skates

around top of circle. X2 either shoots or

gives pass to D1 or D2. D1 or D2 shoot.

X3 and X2 position in front of net.

B. X2 and X3 line up inside. D1 moves to

top of circle. X1 goes to net with puck

while X2 and X3 break to net.

* Works well when other team D 01 stands

near corner. This opens lane for X1.

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Time Drill Emphasis

6 mins. 1. Warm-Up: stretches, Figure 8

6 mins. 2. Stop and Go with shot Quick starts, acceleration

6 mins. 3. One touch pass with shot shoot off pass

6 mins. 4. 1 on 1 circle drill D - force forward wide

F - attack defense triangle

12 mins. 5. Forechecking - two man One man high

7 mins. 6. Neutral ice backcheck Pick up open man

7 mins. 7. 5 on 5 controlled scrimmage

Hockey Practice Plan

Objectives: Work on the Two-Man Forecheck

Date:

Practice #13

Level: 14 & Under (Bantam)

16 & Under (Midget)

18 & Under (Midget)

Skill Work Team Play Systems/Concepts Speed/Games Testing

X Skating X 1 on 1 Defensive Cov. Short Work - Quickness

X Puck Control 2 on 0 Backcheck Small Ice Modified Games

X Passing/Receiving 2 on 1 Forecheck Full Ice Modified Games

Shooting 2 on 2 Breakouts FUN - Relay Contests

X Checking 3 on 1 Entering Attack Zone Skills Testing

Agility Work 3 on 2 Triangulation/Cycling X Misc. Backcheck

Goaltending 3 on 0 Faceoffs

Def./Forwards X 5 on 5 Power Play / Penalty Kill

D

rill #1 — Warm-Up; Figure 8

A. Forward crossovers.

B. Backwards crossovers.

C. Always face the flag, making pivots

forward and backwards.

Drill #3 — One Touch

Pass With Shot

• X1 passes to X2 or X3.

• X1 then makes move to get open then

accelerates to slot.

• Meanwhile, X2 and X3 one touch pass to

each other, then to X1 in slot.

• X1 shoots off pass.

Drill #2 — Stop and Go With

Shot

• X1 skates around neutral ice dot and gets

pass from coach.

• X1 continues across blue line, makes a

slight move to the outside and stops.

• X1 then accelerates inside or outside

(quick shot) while pulling the puck wide.

• X1 drives to net and shoots.

• X2 starts when X1 crosses red line.

Notes/Comments: Perform all three drills with pucks, two minutes at each station

Notes/Comments: There are many configurations you could use

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Drill #4 — 1 on 1 Circle Drill

• All defense start inside center circle with

pucks.

• D1 and D2 make passes to X1 and X2 as

shown.

• X1 and X2 cannot leave cone until they

receive the puck. X1 and X2 then skate up

i

ce with puck.

• D2 picks up X1 one on one. D1 picks up

X2 one on one.

• Switch corners half way through.

Drill #7 — 5 on 5 Controlled

Scrimmage

Have 5 on 5 scrimmage, stopping play to

teach when necessary.

Drill #6 — Neutral Ice

Backcheck

• X3 starts with puck and passes to X1 or

X2.

• X3 then becomes backchecker and works

with D1.

Drill #5 — Forechecking -

2 Men

A. Two men on puck

• X1 and X2 forecheck the puck

aggressively.

• X3 stays high in slot reading play.

• When puck rotates, X3 attacks X2

supports and X1 comes back high.

B., 2-1-2 Forecheck

• X1 and X2 each forecheck a defenseman

to take away D to D pass.

• X3 high in slot reading play.

• When puck moves, X3 attacks, X1

supports X3, and X2 moves high in slot or

picks up wing.

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Time Drill Emphasis

6 mins. 1. Warm-Up: stretches, Stationary passing Forehand, backhand, flip

6 mins. 2. Read and React Drill Responding to situation

10 mins. 3. Split up: F - pressure shooting drill Protect puck and shoot quickly

D - shooting from point Control puck and shoot quickly

15 mins. 4. Defensive coverage - wings on defensemen; center on Initial situations

defensemen

7 mins. 5. Stamina shooting drill Goaltender work, stop after

shot, no circling

7 mins. 6. Torpedo Have fun

Hockey Practice Plan

Objectives: Work on Defensive Coverage

Date:

Practice #14

Level: 14 & Under (Bantam)

16 & Under (Midget)

18 & Under (Midget)

Skill Work Team Play Systems/Concepts Speed/Games Testing

Skating 1 on 1 X Defensive Cov. Short Work - Quickness

Puck Control 2 on 0 Backcheck Small Ice Modified Games

X Passing/Receiving 2 on 1 Forecheck X Full Ice Modified Games

X Shooting 2 on 2 Breakouts FUN - Relay Contests

X Checking 3 on 1 Entering Attack Zone Skills Testing

X Agility Work 3 on 2 Triangulation/Cycling X Misc. Read and React

Goaltending 3 on 0 Faceoffs

Def./Forwards Power Play / Penalty Kill

Drill #1 — Warm-Up:

Stretches, Stationary Passing

• Players pair up and enhance passing skills

- forehand, backhand flip, control out of

air, forward and backwards across ice.

•

Coaches work on goalie’s movement from

post to post.

Drill #2 — Read and

React Drill

• Five players start as shown.

• X3 starts by passing to X1.

• X3 then skates towards someone (X4)

other than player he/she passed to (X1).

• X4 now starts by passing to someone

(now X4 in middle). X1 then skates

towards someone else (X2) and X2 must

take X1’s position.

Notes/Comments: Players may pass anywhere and must fill position of a different player.

Drill #3 — Split Up

A. Coach gives pass to X2 or X3

• If coach gives to X2, X1 must check X2 or

block his shot.

• If gives to X3, X1 must cover X2 on tip-ins

and rebounds from X3’s shot.

B. Coach flips puck in air, off glass to D1

• D1 must knock down puck and take quick

shot or skate toward D2, give D2 a pass

and D2 takes quick shot.

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rill #4 — Defensive Coverage

• Puck rotates to opposite corner.

A

. Wings on defensemen

• D1 on puck in corner, C backs up D1, W1

on defenseman, D2 in front of net, W2 on

defenseman, puck rotates, D2 goes to

puck, D1 goes to front of net, C now

supports D2, wings stay on defensemen.

B. Center on defensemen

• D1 on puck, W1 supports D2, W1 and D1

go to net, center comes across to strong

side defenseman.

Drill #5 — Stamina

Shooting Drill

• Both corners start at same time.

• X1 picks up puck at blue line and takes

shot on goal.

• X1 stops, goes to red line to get puck,

takes shot on goal, stops, goes to far end

to puck up puck and skates back to take a

shot on goal.

• X2 starts right after X1, picks up first puck,

X3 starts when X2 picks up first puck.

• Make sure goaltender is looking when

shooting

Notes/Comments: Coaches be careful on how hard they slide cones with stick

Drill #6 — Torpedo

• Coaches start in middle of ice with cones.

• When coach shouts, Torpedo, players

skate to other end.

• Coaches slide cones on ice with stick and

try to hit players.

• If player gets hit, he/she must stop and sit

down in spot where hit.

• Last player not hit wins.

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Time Drill Emphasis

7 mins. 1. Warm-Up - stretch; circle keep away One touch passes

7 mins. 2. Stickcheck backcheck drill Show technique

7 mins. 3. D Pass, 1 on 1 D - move up to control gap

10 mins. 4. 3 on 0, plays entering zone Be creative, talk it up

15 mins. 5. Power Play, 2-1-2 Create 2 on 1 situation

5 mins. 6. Chase the rabbit Keep feet moving

Hockey Practice Plan

Objectives: To learn, practice, and reinforce the power play

Date:

Practice #15

Level: 14 & Under (Bantam)

16 & Under (Midget)

18 & Under (Midget)

Skill Work Team Play Systems/Concepts Speed/Games Testing

Skating X 1 on 1 Defensive Cov. Short Work - Quickness

Puck Control 2 on 0 Backcheck Small Ice Modified Games

X Passing/Receiving 2 on 1 Forecheck Full Ice Modified Games

Shooting 2 on 2 Breakouts FUN - Relay Contests

X Stick Checking 3 on 1 Entering Attack Zone Skills Testing

Agility Work 3 on 2 Triangulation/Cycling Misc. Power Play

Goaltending X 3 on 0 Faceoffs

Def./Forwards Power Play / Penalty Kill

Drill #1 — Warm-Up: Four

Circle Keep Away

• Put five or six players around circle, one

player in middle

• Players pass puck while X1 tries to

intercept passes.

• If X1 intercepts pass, the player who

passed puck is now in middle.

Option - have players move around circle.

Drill #2 —Stickcheck

Backcheck

• X1 starts skating along boards with puck

at 3/4 speed.

• X2 skates up from behind and stick checks

X1, taking puck.

• X2 and X1 then accelerate, X2 makes tight

turn around cone and tries to shoot puck

while X2 backchecks and tries to stop X2.

Notes/Comments: Can lift stick or hit stick away to gain control of puck

Notes/Comments: D must move up to control gap of 1 on 1

Drill #3 — D Pass, 1 on 1

• All four players start at same time.

• D1 skates backwards laterally with puck

to middle of ice.

• X1 swings behind D1 then receives a

pass from D1.

• After making pass, D1 moves up to close

gap and play X2 1 on 1.

• Switch sides half-way through.

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Drill #3 — 3 on 0 - Plays

Entering Zone

• Coach blows whistle and three players

skate around cone.

• Coach passes puck and three players

continue 3 on 0.

Plays Entering Zone

A. • X1 takes puck wide.

• X2 drives to net.

• X3 delays and breaks for high slot.

• X1 passes to X3, X2 shoots.

Drill #4 — 3 on 0 - Plays

Entering Zone Continued

B. • X2 carries puck over blue line and

stops.

• X1 and X3 break to net.

• X2 shoots or passes to X1 or X3.

C. • X2 carries puck over blue line and

makes a drop pass.

• X1 cuts behind X2 and picks up puck,

X1 can shoot or pass to X3.

• X3 can shoot or pass to X2 breaking

in.

Notes/Comments: Stress communication and creativity.

Notes/Comments: Create 2 on 1 situation down low. Run through without opposition, then add penalty killers

Drill #5 — Power Play, 2-1-2

• D1 and X2 play catch to pull 01 high in

order to work puck low.

• X2 starts skating to middle, he/she can

shoot or pass to X1 (depending on what

02 does).

• X1 can skate to front of net and shoot or

pass to X3 (depending on what 03 does).

• X3 goes high or low to receive pass or

get rebound (depending on what 03

does).

Drill #6 — Chase the Rabbit

• All players except X1 start on blue line.

• X1 starts on far side of red line.

• On whistle players try to catch X1. Go two

laps.

• Do drill both directions and give X1 an

option.

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Time Drill Emphasis

6 mins. 1. Warm-Up - various stretches; Stop and start long shots Quick starts

6 mins. 2. Pivot slap shots No big wind up, quick shot

using legs

6 mins. 3. Create space and shoot Cut back up ice to buy time

10 mins. 4. Defensive coverage - new situations Puck moves up sideboards

6 mins. 5. Forecheck angles with support Force to boards,

communication

6 mins. 6. Neutral ice angles with support Force to boards, close gap,

communication

6 mins. 7. Defensive angles Inside out

6 mins. 8. Showdown Competition

Hockey Practice Plan

Objectives: To learn, practice and reinforce angles and defensive coverage

Date:

Practice #16

Level: 14 & Under (Bantam)

16 & Under (Midget)

18 & Under (Midget)

Skill Work Team Play Systems/Concepts Speed/Games Testing

Skating 1 on 1 X Defensive Cov. Short Work - Quickness

Puck Control 2 on 0 Backcheck Small Ice Modified Games

Passing/Receiving 2 on 1 Forecheck X Full Ice Modified Games

X Shooting 2 on 2 Breakouts FUN - Relay Contests

X Stick Checking 3 on 1 Entering Attack Zone Skills Testing

X Body Contact 3 on 2 Triangulation/Cycling Misc.

Goaltending Faceoffs

Def./Forwards Power Play / Penalty Kill

Drill #1 — Warm-Up: Stop and

Start Long Shots

•

X1 starts drill, skates to blue line and stops,

goes back to red line and stops, then takes

a long shot.

• X2 starts when X1 stops at red line.

• X3 does same pattern.

Drill #2 — Pivot Slap Shots

• Right-handed player skates with puck,

pivot backwards and takes slap shot from

middle of ice.

• Left-handed player starts after right-handed

player has taken shot.

Notes/Comments: Quick starts and acceleration.

Notes/Comments: Full speed, then quick shot not a big wind up

Notes/Comments: The sharp cut back up ice creates space, buying time for X1

Drill #3 — Create Space

and Shoot

• X1 skates with puck, passes to coach and

gets a return pass.

• X1 then approaches blue line imagining

a defenseman (D).

• X1 crosses blue line, makes a move to the

outside, then makes a sharp cut back up

ice away from the defenseman.

• X1 then skates to middle of ice and takes

shot.

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Drill #4 — Defensive Coverage

- New Situations

A - Wings on defensemen.

• C goes to play puck.

•

D1 now supports center on sideboards.

• W1 and D2 stay.

• W2 may move towards defensemen slightly.

B. - Center on defensemen.

• W1 goes to play puck.

• D1 now supports W1 on sideboards.

• W2 moves to high slot.

• D2 stays and C may move back slightly.

Drill #5 — Forecheck Angles

With Support

• Coach starts by dumping puck in corner.

• X1 picks up puck and heads up ice (X1

may cut back if open).

• D1 skates in, pivots backward to support

X2 and angle X1 to boards.

Options - D1 continues to support or X2

passes X1 and D1, D1 checks and pins X1

to boards, X2 then supports D1.

Notes/Comments: X2 and D1 must communicate. Do drill from both sides

Drill #7 — Defensive Angles

• X1 skates with puck to cone. When X1 gets

to cone he/she drives to the net.

• D1 has skates facing up ice and is

s

tationary.

• When X1 hits blue line, D1 makes a pivot

turn to outside (facing X1) and skates to the

net.

• X1 must deke goalie, D1 checks X1 when

they meet.

Drill #8 —Showdown

• Pucks at center ice. All players, except

goalies, at one end.

• X1 picks up a puck at center ice and

continues 1 on 0.

• If score, sit in referee’s crease. If not, sit in

players’ bench.

Notes/Comments: D1 must pivot and skate to the net. If D1 skates towards X1, D1 will never catch X1.

Notes/Comments: Stress skating full speed and changing goaltenders’ angles

Drill #6 — Neutral Ice Angles

With Support

• D1 skates backwards with puck and

makes pass to X1 who swings to middle

of ice.

• X2 and D2 move up to close gap.

• X2 angles X1 to boards.

• D2 pivots backward and supports X2.

Stress communications.

Options - X2 checks and pins X1 to boards

while D2 supports. X2 passes to D2, X2

then supports D2.

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Time Drill Emphasis

6 mins. 1. Warm-Up - stretch; defense reaction drill (modified) Skating, agility

6 mins. 2. Puckhandling Head up, keep feet moving

6 mins. 3. Shooting Look at target when shooting,

shoot in stride

6 mins. 4. Passing One touch passes

6 mins. 5. Checking Work on technique,

wide base and bend knees

6 mins. 6. 1 on 1; D - force wide shot; F - attack D’s weaknesses Watch gaps

7 mins. 7. 3 on 0, 3 on 2 below top of circles; D - communication, Good flow

1 man high; D - pressure puck

7 mins. 8. Breakout, back 3 on 2 half ice Tape to tape passes

Hockey Practice Plan

Objectives: To review day skills

Date:

Practice #17

Level: 14 & Under (Bantam)

16 & Under (Midget)

18 & Under (Midget)

Skill Work Team Play Systems/Concepts Speed/Games Testing

X Skating X 1 on 1 Defensive Cov. Short Work - Quickness

X Puck Control 2 on 0 Backcheck Small Ice Modified Games

X Passing/Receiving 2 on 1 Forecheck Full Ice Modified Games

X Shooting 2 on 2 Breakouts FUN - Relay Contests

X Body Contact 3 on 1 Entering Attack Zone Skills Testing

Agility Work X 3 on 2 Triangulation/Cycling X Misc. Breakout

Goaltending X 3 on 0 Faceoffs

Def./Forwards Power Play / Penalty Kill

Drill #1 — Warm-Up; Defense

Reaction Drill (modified)

• Do drill with and without pucks.

• X1 skates, makes a tight turn around cone

and stops at blue line.

• X1 continues along blue line, pivots and

s

kates backwards to far blue line.

• X1 turns to outside, stops at cone, skates

to cone in hash marks, stops and skates to

corner.

Drill #2 — Puckhandling

• X1 starts with puck and skates through first

set of cones.

• On next two cones, X1 makes wide moves

to forehand and backhand, then takes a

shot on goal.

• After shot, X1 receives a pass from coach

and makes a tight turn around cone.

• On next set of cones, X1 skates down

middle while moving puck wide around

cones.

• X1 then makes another tight turn and takes

a shot on goal.

Notes/Comments: Look at target when shooting, shoot in stride

Drill #3 — Shooting

• X1 skates with puck and takes slap shot

(get rebound if there is one).

• X1 continues, picks up puck in corner,

skates around circle and shoots.

• X1 then picks up puck in other corner,

skates around circle and shoots.

• Do drill from both ends. Have players

keep track of how many goals they score.

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Drill #4 — Passing

• X1 and X2 start at same time.

• X1 skates with puck, passing off boards to

himself.

• X1 then passes to coach at center ice, gets

a return pass and crosses blue line.

• When crossing blue line, X1 must look for

coach who is moving around in zone.

• X1 passes to coach, breaks to net, gets a

return pass and takes a shot on goal.

Drill #5 — Checking

A - Bull in the ring

• Players without sticks try to check each

other out of the circle.

B - Poke Check

• X1 skates with puck toward X2.

• X2 controls gap and poke checks when

X1 gets close enough.

C.

• X1 carries puck along boards.

• X2 angles X1 and either checks and pins

X1 to boards or stick checks X1 and takes

puck.

Notes/Comments: Bend knees, control gap, wide base

Notes/Comments: D - force wide shot; F - attack D’s weaknesses

Drill #6 — 1 on 1

• X1 starts with puck and passes to X2 and

gets a return pass.

• Meanwhile, D2 moves up to blue line and

plays X1 1 on 1.

• X2 and D1 starts when X1 and D2 are just

inside blue line.

Drill #7 — 3 on 0, 3 on 2

Below Top of Circles

• Three players must work puck below top

of circle. They may cycle or use triangle,

always keeping one man high in slot.

• Add two defensemen and do drill 3 on 2.

D

efense should pressure puck.

Drill #8 — Breakout, Back 3

on 2 Half Ice

• Coach dumps puck in corner.

• Five players breakout.

• Forwards pass puck. When they get to

neutral zone, they turn and come back 3

on 2.

• After breakout pass to forwards, the

defense hustle up to blue line, stop and

skate backward playing the 3 on 2.

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Time Drill Emphasis

7 mins. 1. Warm-Up - stretches; puckhandling Full speed, good body position

7 mins. 2. 2 on 1 D hold the middle

8 mins. 3. 2 on 2 - coverage in front of net Body position, control stick

of player

10 mins. 4. Short-handed - pressure box, defensive zone Stops and starts, stick on ice

10 mins. 5. Shorthanded - 1-3 forecheck, offensive zone Trap in neutral ice

8 mins. 6. 1 on 1 survival Competition

Hockey Practice Plan

Objectives: To learn, practice and reinforce skills while short-handed

Date:

Practice #18

Level: 14 & Under (Bantam)

16 & Under (Midget)

18 & Under (Midget)

Skill Work Team Play Systems/Concepts Speed/Games Testing

X Skating 1 on 1 Defensive Cov. Short Work - Quickness

X Puck Control 2 on 0 Backcheck Small Ice Modified Games

Passing/Receiving X 2 on 1 Forecheck X Full Ice Modified Games

Shooting X 2 on 2 Breakouts FUN - Relay Contests

Checking 3 on 1 Entering Attack Zone Skills Testing

Agility Work 3 on 2 Triangulation/Cycling Misc.

Goaltending 3 on 0 Faceoffs

Def./Forwards Power Play / Penalty Kill

Drill #1 — Warm-Up:

Stretches, Puckhandling

• X1 skates with puck as shown.

• X2 starts when X1 reaches blue line.

Drill #2 — 2 on 1

• D1 starts drill by passing to X1.

• D1 skates up to red line and stops, then

skates back playing 2 on 1.

• X1 and X2 cross and head up ice

2 on 1 on D1.

• When X1 and X2 cross far blue line, D2

passes to X3 or X4.

Notes/Comments: Go full speed, stress good body position

Drill #3 — 2 on 2 - Coverage

in Front of Net

• Coach sets up two offensive players (X1,

X2) and two defensive players (D1, X3) in

front of net.

• On whistle, X1 and X2 try to get open

while D1 and X3 cover.

• Coaches pass puck behind net, looking

for opening to pass to X1 or X2.

• Defensive players must be aware of puck

while covering.

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Drill #4 — Short-handed -

Pressure Box, Defensive Zone

A. -

•

Puck starts at 01, X1 starts pressure box

rotation, puck moves down boards.

• X1 skates at 01, when puck moves down

boards, X1 stops and skates back to

middle.

• D1 pressures 02, puck moves to D3, D2

pressures 03.

• X2 skates to low slot to cover 04.

B -

•

Puck moves across top; X1 starts by

pressuring 01.

• Puck moves to 04; X2 pressures 04.

• Puck moves to 05; D2 pressures 05.

• D1 skates and covers in front of net.

Drill #5 — Short-handed - 1-3

Forecheck, Offensive Zone

• X1 positions himself in high slot.

• X2, D1 and D2 are across blue line.

• As 01 carries puck up, X1 swings inside

out, forcing puck to outside. X1 then

heads up middle of ice.

• D2, D1 and X2 back up into neutral ice.

Drill #6 — Short-handed - 1-3

Forecheck, Offensive Zone

Continued

• When 02 gets to center ice, D2 steps up

to play 02.

• X1 and D1 support D2. Positioned as

shown.

• X2 takes away cross ice pass and is

safety valve.

D

rill #6 — 1 on 1 Survival

• Coach throws puck into neutral ice.

• X1 and X2 go after puck and play 1 on 1

until someone scores.

• Up to 3 groups go at one time.

• When goal is scored, coach throws puck

o

ut for next group.

• Goalies must be aware of all groups on

ice.

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Time Drill Emphasis

6 mins. 1. Warm-Up: stretches, skate

7 mins. 2. Break to space drill Timing, skate to space,

continued flow

7 mins. 3. Touch pass - speed drill Keep feet moving

7 mins. 4. Breakout up middle pass - 1 on 1 Defense move up with play

8 mins. 5. Block shots #1 (forwards) Make self big

8 mins. 6. Block shot #2 (defense) Shinpads at puck

7 mins. 7. Shooting accuracy fun drill Hit posts and crossbar

Hockey Practice Plan

Objectives: To learn, practice and reinforce blocking shot drills

Date:

Practice #19

Level: 14 & Under (Bantam)

16 & Under (Midget)

18 & Under (Midget)

Skill Work Team Play Systems/Concepts Speed/Games Testing

Skating X 1 on 1 Defensive Cov. Short Work - Quickness

X Puck Control 2 on 0 Backcheck Small Ice Modified Games

X Passing/Receiving X 2 on 1 Forecheck Full Ice Modified Games

X Shooting 2 on 2 Breakouts FUN - Relay Contests

Checking 3 on 1 Entering Attack Zone Skills Testing

Agility Work 3 on 2 Triangulation/Cycling X Misc. blocking shots

Goaltending 3 on 0 Faceoffs

Def./Forwards Power Play / Penalty Kill

Drill #1 — Warm-Up; Stretches;

Shooting Drill

• X1 starts without puck and skates through

cones.

• X1 crosses blue line, gets pass from X2

and shoots.

•

X2 starts after making pass.

Drill #2 — Break to Space

• X1s start drill by shooting puck.

• X1 then skates to pick up puck in

circle and passes to X2 who is curling to

space.

• X2 receives pass from X1 and skates to

neutral zone and passes to X3 who is

curling to space.

• X3 receives pass from X2..

• X3 shoots puck, then skates to pick up

puck and start drill.

Notes/Comments: Do drill both ways.

Drill #3 — Touch Pass -

Speed Drill

• X1 skates full speed with puck, makes one

touch passes to both D1s at

neutral ice, then goes to shoot.

• X2 skates same pattern with D2s at same

time.

• Xs must accelerate through entire

neutral zone.

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Drill #7 — Shooting Accuracy

Fun Drill

• Players line up, each with three pucks.

• Each player shoots one puck at a time,

trying to hit a post or crossbar.

• Keep track of how many pipes hit and

have elimination rounds.

• Use four nets if available.

Drill #4 — Breakout Up Middle

Pass 1 on 1

•

D1 starts by dumping puck in corner.

• D1 then picks up puck, skates behind the

net, then passes to X2 who is swinging in

middle.

• X2 continues up ice with puck.

• D1 then hustles up to neutral ice where he

m

eets X1 1 on 1.

• X1 has received pass from D2 at other end

at same time.

Drill #5 — Blocks Shots #1

(Forwards)

• X1 passes to D1 who passes to D2.

• At same time, X2 skates out to block D2’s

shot.

• D2 may shoot puck or fake shot and try to

go around X2.

• X2 line then passes to D2 to D1. X1 blocks

D1 shot.

Notes/Comments: D must move up with play in order to play 1 on 1 effectively.

Notes/Comments:

Technique - forwards

should do down to one knee, arms at side and stick on ice straight out to side. If D fakes shot, forward stops and plays D.

Notes/Comments: Technique - D must

sprint to shooter. To block shot, D must lay

flat on side (legs stacked), keeping head up.

D wants to line up shin pads on puck when making slide.

Drill #6 — Block Shots #2

(Defense)

• D2 passes to X1, who shoots puck.

• D1 starts on goal line. When pass is

made, D1 may start. D1 blocks X1’s shot

• D1 line then passes to X2 who shoots. D2

blocks shot.

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Time Drill Emphasis

5 mins. 1. Warm-Up: stretches, skate

6 mins. 2. 1 on 1 Dump-in Body position, checking

6 mins. 3. 2 on 0 One-touch passing

6 mins. 4. 2 on 1 F - create scoring opportunity

D - Force wide shot, man

on man coverage

6 mins. 5. 2 on 2 Mon-on-man coverage

6 mins. 6. 3 on 0 Be creative

6 mins. 7. 3 on 1 F - triangle options

D - Take away slot

6 mins. 8. 3 on 2 Dump-in F - forecheck and cycle

D - pressure puck

6 mins. 9. 3 on 3 Transition to offense

D - man-on-man

communication

Hockey Practice Plan

Objectives: To learn, practice and reinforce situations and concepts

Date:

Practice #20

Level: 14 & Under (Bantam)

16 & Under (Midget)

18 & Under (Midget)

Skill Work Team Play Systems/Concepts Speed/Games Testing

Skating X 1 on 1 Defensive Cov. Short Work - Quickness

Puck Control X 2 on 0 Backcheck Small Ice Modified Games

Passing/Receiving X 2 on 1 Forecheck Full Ice Modified Games

Shooting X 2 on 2 Breakouts FUN - Relay Contests

Checking X 3 on 1 Entering Attack Zone Skills Testing

Agility Work X 3 on 2 Triangulation/Cycling Misc.

Goaltending X 3 on 0 Faceoffs

Def./Forwards X 3 on 3 Power Play / Penalty Kill

Drill #3 — 2 on 0

• X1s and X2s start at same time and pass

through neutral zone one

touching the puck.

• They then cross blue line, make one

or two passes, driving to the net and

shooting puck.

Drill #2 — 1 on 1 Dump-In

• Coach designates an offensive and

defensive player.

• Coach dumps puck in both corners.

• Offensive player must keep defensive

player from coming out.

• Defensive player tries to skate puck past

top of circles.

Notes/Comments: Use pucks and, on whistle, incorporate different drills. Go both directions

Notes/Comments: One-touch passing

Drill #1 — Warm-Up:

Stretches, Skate

• Backward between whistle.

• Hard between whistle.

• Stop and Go other way.

• Turn to boards.

• 360 degree spin each way.

• Drop to knees and stomach, back up

a

gain.

• Dribble puck with skates.

• Pass puck off boards to self.

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Drill #7 — 3 on 1

• Same drill as #6, but D2 steps out to play

3 on 1.

Drill #9 — 3 on 3

• Have teams of three play full-ice

elimination tournament.

• Stress defense and transition to offense.

Drill #8 — 3 on 2 Dump In

• Coach dumps in puck to either corner.

• D1 and D2 must carry or pass puck

across blue line.

• X1, X2 and X3 must forecheck, cycle and

try to score a goal.

Drill #4 — 2 on 1

• D1 dumps puck in and skates to pick up

puck and skate behind net.

• X1 and X2 swing and receive pass from

D1.

• X1 and X2 skate up ice 2 on 1 on D2

who has stepped out to play 2 on 1.

Drill #6 — 3 on 0

• Three forwards and one defenseman step

out in neutral zone.

• X2 passes to D1 to start drill.

• D1 skates backward and laterally with

puck.

• X1, X2 and X3 swing regroup

pattern.

• D1 passes up to X1, X2 or X3.

• Forwards continue 3 on 0.

• Next group steps out when they cross blue

line.

Drill #5 — 2 on 2

• Same drill as above but either have two

defense (D2, D3) play 2 on 2 or add X3.

• X3 is backchecker and must skate around

net. X3 then plays with D2 against X1 and

X2.

Notes/Comments: F - create scoring opportunity. D - force wide shot. Do drill both directions

Notes/Comments: Do drill both sides

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Time Drill Emphasis

6 mins. 1. Warm-Up: stretches; double shot drill Nice and easy

7 mins. 2. Forecheck One man high

7 mins. 3. Breakout with regroup Move to spaces

7 mins. 4. Backchecking drill; Read, play and communicate

7 mins. 5. Defensive Coverage - new situation Puck moves across ice

7 mins. 6. Faceoffs Review situations, competition

8 mins. 7. 4 on 4, 5 on 5 controlled scrimmage Evaluate situations

Hockey Practice Plan

Objectives: To learn, practice and reinforce team play

Date:

Practice #21

Level: 14 & Under (Bantam)

16 & Under (Midget)

18 & Under (Midget)

Skill Work Team Play Systems/Concepts Speed/Games Testing

Skating 1 on 1 X Defensive Cov. Short Work - Quickness

Puck Control 2 on 0 Backcheck Small Ice Modified Games

Passing/Receiving 2 on 1 Forecheck Full Ice Modified Games

X Shooting 2 on 2 Breakouts FUN - Relay Contests

Checking 3 on 1 Entering Attack Zone Skills Testing

Agility Work 3 on 2 Triangulation/Cycling Misc.

Goaltending 3 on 3 X Faceoffs

Def./Forwards Power Play / Penalty Kill

Drill #1 — Warm-Up:

Stretches, Double Shot Drill

•X1 starts with 2 pucks.

• X1 passes to X2 along blue line, X2 takes

long shot.

• After shot, X2 breaks around cone and

receives second pass from X1.

•

X2 shoots off pass.

• Next player in half line then starts by

passing to X1.

Drill #3 — Breakout With

Regroup

• Dump puck in corner for five players to

breakout.

• Two forecheckers from next line (O1, O2)

try to break up play and only backcheck

to blue line.

• Five players continue 5 on O and score

goal.

• Forwards must swing deep.

• Defense must look where forecheckers are

before getting to puck and making pass.

Drill #2 — Forecheck

• Start with four players trying to break out

and five players forechecking.

• Coach dumps puck in. Os try to break

out. Forecheckers must execute 2-man

forecheck and hold the puck in zone.

Notes/Comments: Long shot, shoot off pass

Notes/Comments: Stress putting pressure on puck and support teammate on defensive side of puck.

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Drill #3 — Breakout With Regroup

• After five players score goal or take

several shots, coach blows whistle for

r

egroup.

• Coach throws puck into neutral ice.

• D must skate backwards making a D to D

pass while forwards come back and make

swings.

• Forwards must read play and fill open

lanes.

• Defense must look before getting to puck

and make pass.

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Drill #5 — Defensive Coverage

A. Wings on Defensemen

• W2 releases and plays O1.

• W1 comes back slightly.

• D2 covers in front.

• C and D1 cover players coming out of

corner.

B. Center on Defensemen

• W2 releases and plays O1.

• C comes back slightly.

• D2 covers in front.

• D1 and W1 cover players coming out of

corner.

Drill #4 — Backchecking

• Coach designates three players to start in

zone (X4, X5, X6).

• X4 and X5 start by going 2 on 0 on

goalie. X6 starts in corner with puck.

• While X4 and X5 are 2 on 0, X1, X2 and

X3 swing into zone.

• After X4 and X5 take shot, coach blows

whistle and X6 gives X1, X2, X3 a pass.

• X4 and X5 backcheck while X1, X2, X3

go down ice on D1 and D2.

Drill #6 — Faceoffs

A. Do drill 5 on 5 off faceoff. Let Os win

faceoff. Do various situations (three

a

cross, one shooter).

B. Have players work on taking

faceoffs or can work on neutral ice team

faceoffs.

C. Work on offensive faceoffs against

players with sticks turned around.

Drill #7 — 4 on 4, 5 on 5

Controlled Scrimmage

• Have players work on certain plays and

teach when mistake is made.

Notes/Comments: Review faceoffs in practice plan 12.

Notes/Comments: Defensive Coverage - puck moves across ice either diagonally or up and over to O1

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Time Drill Emphasis

7 mins. 1. Warm-Up: stretches; goalies shots, passing One touch

7 mins. 2. Pass 1, Pass 2 Read play and timing

10 mins. 3. Power Play breakout with forecheckers Head up ice together

10 mins. 4. Power Play in Zone Create 2 on 1 situation

10 mins. 5. Short handed in zone; 5 on 3 Stop and Start

6 mins. 6. Bank puck to score; 3 on3 Have fun

Hockey Practice Plan

Objectives: To work on special teams skills

Date:

Practice #22

Level: 14 & Under (Bantam)

16 & Under (Midget)

18 & Under (Midget)

Skill Work Team Play Systems/Concepts Speed/Games Testing

X Skating 1 on 1 Defensive Cov. Short Work - Quickness

X Puck Control 2 on 0 Backcheck Small Ice Modified Games

X Passing/Receiving 2 on 1 Forecheck Full Ice Modified Games

Shooting 2 on 2 Breakouts FUN - Relay Contests

Checking 3 on 1 Entering Attack Zone Skills Testing

Agility Work 3 on 2 Triangulation/Cycling X Misc. - Zone Games

Goaltending 3 on 0 Faceoffs

Def./Forwards X Power Play / Penalty Kill

Drill #1 — Warm-Up:

Stretches, Goalie Shots, Passes

• Coach and two players warm-up goalies.

Pass with shot off pass.

• Forwards get in groups of three and skate

inside circle passing puck.

•

Defense pair up and pass while skating

forward. Backward and making stops.

Drill #3 — Power Play

Breakout With Forechecking

• D1 stops behind net with puck.

• D2 and X1 circle deep in corners.

• D1 steps out from behind net so all three

players head up ice together.

• X2 and X3 cross as shown.

• Add two forecheckers who pressure

powerplay all the way to far blue line.

Drill #2 — Pass 1, Pass 2

• X1 skates and picks up puck in either

corner and can go anywhere.

• Meanwhile X2 is positioning himself in

front.

• X1 passes to X2, who then shoots.

• X2 then picks up puck in either corner and

skates anywhere.

• X1 gets open in front.

• X2 passes to X1, X1 shoots.

Notes/Comments: Reading play and timing should be stressed.

Notes/Comments: Do drill with different lines and forecheckers

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Drill #4 — Power Play in Zone

• Set up power play in zone. Also have

three or four penalty killers.

• Work various power play options.

• Penalty killers can either pressure or play

stationary box.

Drill #6 — Bank Puck to

Score; 3 on 3

• Face nets as shown.

• Play 3 on 3 in zone.

• Players must bank in puck off boards to

score.

• Goaltenders work at other end.

Drill #5 — Short-Handed in

Zone

A. Triangle Penalty Kill

• Puck moves across top O1 to O2

• D1 stays in hash marks and does not get

tied up.

• X1 moves back slightly (stop and start)

• X2 moves out slightly (stop and start)

B. Puck Moves Down

• X2 moves even with 03.

• D1 moves out, X1 moves back.

• Should be L formation.

Notes/Comments: Create a 2 on 1 situation. Read play and react to penalty killers.

Notes/Comments: Defense - stay inside dots, look before get to puck; Forwards - use pivots, face puck.

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Time Drill Emphasis

6 mins. 1. Warm-Up: Stretches; one touch pass around rink

6 mins. 2. 1 on 1; goalie work Gap control for D

6 mins. 3. 2 on 1 - criss-cross Attack together, speed through neutral zone

8 mins. 4. Half-ice progression; 1 on 1; 2 on 1; 2 on 2 D - move up and pressure

F - attack net

8 mins. 5. 3 on 0 with backchecker One man stays high to

backcheck

8 mins. 6. Diamond cycle Read, play and react

8 mins. 7. 2 on 2 small game Have Fun

Hockey Practice Plan

Objectives: To learn, practice, and reinforce team play concepts

Date:

Practice #23

Level: 14 & Under (Bantam)

16 & Under (Midget)

18 & Under (Midget)

Skill Work Team Play Systems/Concepts Speed/Games Testing

Skating X 1 on 1 Defensive Cov. Short Work - Quickness

Puck Control 2 on 0 Backcheck Small Ice Modified Games

Passing/Receiving X 2 on 1 Forecheck Full Ice Modified Games

Shooting X 2 on 2 Breakouts FUN - Relay Contests

Checking 3 on 1 Entering Attack Zone Skills Testing

Agility Work 3 on 2 Triangulation/Cycling X Misc. - puck wars

X Goaltending 3 on 0 Faceoffs

Def./Forwards Power Play / Penalty Kill

Drill #1 — Warm-Up: One-

Touch Pass Around Rink

• X1 and X2 start at same time. X1 skates

forward, X2 skates backwards.

• X1 and X2 one touch pass around rink.

• When players reach end of rink they

r

everse roles and come back up ice.

Drill #2 — 1 on 1, Goalie

Work

• D1 starts drill by shooting puck around

boards. D1 then skates around cone.

• G must leave net, stop puck and set it up

for X1 and returns to net.

• X1 picks up puck and heads up ice 1 on 1.

Variation - may have two forwards pick up

puck and proceed 2 on 1.

Notes/Comments: D1 must time pivot around cone to have correct gap for 1 on 1

Notes/Comments: Forwards must time play in order to attack together with speed through neutral zone.

Drill #3 — 2 on 1 - Criss-Cross

• Start drill on whistle. X1 passes to X2.

• X2 skates back across red line and drops

or passes puck back to X1.

• X1 and X2 cross and head up ice.

• While X1 and X2 are crossing D1 steps

out to play the 2 on 1.

• X3 then passes to X4. Same

movement, D2 steps out.

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Drill #4 — Half-Ice

Progression,

1 on 1, 2 on 1, 2 on 2

• On whistle, D1 passes to X1, X2 or X3.

• D1 then moves up to blue line and plays 1

on 1 with the forward he passed the puck

t

o.

• D2 then goes.

For 2 on 1, the forward who receives pass

from D may pass to any other

forward and continue 2 on 1. For 2 on 2,

both Ds step up to blue line

Drill #5 — 3 on 0 With

Backchecker

• X1s start drill 3 on 0 and take shot. One

player stays high (A).

• X2s start when X1s cross blue line.

• The player that is high (A) picks up an X2

player and backchecks to goal line.

• The other two X1s backcheck also to goal

line.

• Drill continues, one man stays high to back

check.

Notes/Comments: D must move up quickly to blue line.

Drill #7 — 2 on 2 Small Game

• Coach starts drill by dumping puck.

•

Players play 2 on 2 and may score in

either net.

• Players may also use coach as an outlet

pass.

Notes/Comments: Transition from offense to defense happens very quickly. Go for 45 seconds then switch groups

Notes/Comments: Let players read and react, be creative, always keeping a triangle formation.

Drill #6 — Diamond Cycle

• X1 starts drill by dumping puck below

goal line to X2, X3 or X4.

• If dumped to corner (A), X2 or X4 picks up

puck and skates clockwise or counter

clockwise.

• The three players cycle, bumping the puck

low.

• When coach blows whistle, the

players either walk out or pass to high slot

and shoot.

• The player who is now high in slot dumps

a puck to corner (B) to start.

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102 Practice Plans Practice Plans 103

Time Drill Emphasis

6 mins. 1. Warm-Up: stretches; follow the leader Mirror partner

10 mins. 2. Full ice progression; 1 on 0; 1 on 1; 2 on 1; 3 on 1; Combat skills - 1 on 1, 2 on 1,

4 on 0 3 on 1; Attack zone - 1 on 0,

2 on 1, 3 on 1, 4 on 0

8 mins. 3. 2 on 2 half-ice D - support and communicate

F - attack net

10 mins. 4. Cycling patterns Movement, keep triangle

pattern

10 mins. 5. 3 on 2 with 3 backcheckers; 5 on 5 defensive zone pick up open players

6 mins. 6. Small game 1 on 1 progression Competition

Hockey Practice Plan

Objectives: Flow and high tempo practice

Date:

Practice #24

Level: 14 & Under (Bantam)

16 & Under (Midget)

18 & Under (Midget)

Skill Work Team Play Systems/Concepts Speed/Games Testing

Skating X 1 on 1 X Defensive Cov. Short Work - Quickness

Puck Control 2 on 0 Backcheck Small Ice Modified Games

X Passing/Receiving X 2 on 1 Forecheck X Full Ice Modified Games

Shooting 2 on 2 Breakouts FUN - Relay Contests

Checking X 3 on 1 Entering Attack Zone Skills Testing

X Agility Work X 3 on 2 Triangulation/Cycling Misc.

Goaltending 3 on 3 Faceoffs

Def./Forwards X 5 on 5 Power Play / Penalty Kill

Drill #1 — Warm-Up; Follow

The Leader

A.

• Put players in groups of three, each having

a puck.

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X1 can do anything forward or backward.

The other two players must

imitate moves.

B.

• X1 skates forward with puck. X2 must do

same moves skating backwards.

• X2 mirrors X1’s moves.

Drill #3 — 2 on 2 Half-Ice

• Coach starts drill by passing to D1 or D2.

• The D then passes to X1 or X2.

• X1 and X2 attack D1 and D2, 2 on 2. (D

must start in middle of ice. F can attack

anyway they like).

Variations - Start both forwards on

same side of ice, D stay in middle. Add

another defender so forwards attack 2

on 3.

Notes/Comments: Do both directions, players rotate lines

Notes/Comments: D - must support each other. F - must attack quickly, full speed.

Drill #2 — Full-Ice Progression;

1 on 0, 1 on 1, 2 on 1, 3 on

1, 4 on 0

• X1 starts drill by taking a shot on net, then

picks up a puck in corner.

• X2 steps out and plays X1 1 on 1.

• After 1 on 1, X1 and X2 pick up puck in

corner. X3 steps out to play the 2 on 1.

• After shot, X1, X2 and X3 pick up puck in

corner. X4 steps out to play 3 on 1.

• After shot, X1 - X4 pick up puck and go 4

on 0.

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Drill #4 — Cycling Patters

•Three players skate the circle. Player 1 picks

up puck and bumps puck off sideboards

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nd continues. Player 2 picks up puck and

bumps to Player 3. After three bumps, they

skate to other circle and repeat.

• Player 1 picks up puck and bumps to

player 2. Player 2 picks up puck and has

three options:

1. Skate to top of circle and shoot

2. Pass back to player 1, now in high

slot

3. Pass to player 3 stopped by net

Drill #6 — Small Game 1 on 1

Progression

• Coach starts drill by throwing puck in zone.

• X1 and X2 play 1 on 1.

• X3 and X4 are passing outlets.

• When X1 and X2 have passed twice

to same outlet that player may join them.

Example: X1 makes 2 passes to X3. X1

and X3 now play 2 on 1 against X2. If X2

makes 2 passes to X4, X4 joins X2 for 2 on

2. If X1 and X3 make 2 passes to X4,

becomes 3 on 1.

Drill #5 — 3 on 2 With Three

Backcheckers; 5 on 5

Defensive Zone

• X2s weave back and forth in zone.

• X1s and D2s are on one knee below the

top of circles.

• Coach starts drill by passing to X2s

who attack D1s, 3 on 2.

• At same time, X1s get up and backcheck.

• D2s also get up and follow play.

• After shot or when play is broken up,

coach blows whistle and dumps puck

in zone. X1s and D1s try to break out.

X2s and D2s try to score goal (5 on 5).

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106 Practice Plans Practice Plans 107

Time Drill Emphasis

6 mins. 1. Warm-Up: Stretches; shooting drills - forwards and defense Warm-up goalies

7 mins. 2. Give and go breakout drill Mohawk turn

D - move inside dots

F-attack quickly

7 mins. 3. 2 on 1 half-ice

7 mins. 4. 3 on 2 circle the wagons D must anticipate play

10 mins. 5. 3 on 2 with backchecker D tell forward who to pick up

on backcheck

7 mins. 6. 3 on 4 Reduce time of play developing

6 mins. 7. Triangle tag Fun conditioning

Hockey Practice Plan

Objectives: Tactical practice with combination drills

Date:

Practice #25

Level: 14 & Under (Bantam)

16 & Under (Midget)

18 & Under (Midget)

Skill Work Team Play Systems/Concepts Speed/Games Testing

X Skating 1 on 1 Defensive Cov. Short Work - Quickness

X Puck Control 2 on 0 Backcheck Small Ice Modified Games

X Passing/Receiving X 2 on 1 Forecheck Full Ice Modified Games

X Shooting 2 on 2 Breakouts FUN - Relay Contests

Checking 3 on 1 Entering Attack Zone Skills Testing

Agility Work X 3 on 2 Triangulation/Cycling Misc. block shots

Goaltending X 3 on 3 Faceoffs

Def./Forwards X 3 on 4 Power Play / Penalty Kill

Drill #3 — 2 on 1 Half-Ice

• D1 and D2 pass puck back and forth.

• On whistle, X1 and X2 skate around

cones.

• When reach apex, D1 or D2 give pass to

X1 or X2.

• X1 and X2 proceed around cones, D1

plays 2 on 1.

• D2 moves to D1’s position, D3 takes D2’s

position.

Drill #2 — Give and Go

Breakout

• X1 and X2 go at same time.

• X1 passes to D1.

• X1 skates to bottom circle, does mohawk

turn and moves up ice.

• D1 skates backwards with puck around

cone and towards faceoff dot.

• D1 gives pass to X1. Both move up ice

and get back in line.

Drill #1 — Warm-Up; Shooting

Drills - Forwards and

Defensemen

• Forwards - carry puck around cone and

pass to next forward in line. Continue

skating around cones, get return pass in

high slot and take shot.

• Defense - skate backward with puck

around cone, pivot forward, give pass to

next player in line. Continue skating

around cones, receive a return pass, pivot

forward skate around final cone and take

shot.

Notes/Comments: Do drill both sides of the ice

Notes/Comments: D - work on lateral movement; F - do mohawk turn to always face D

Notes/Comments: F - attack quickly into zone

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D

rill #7 — Triangle Tag

• Put players in groups of four.

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Three players join hands to make triangle.

• Player on outside X1 must try and tag player

opposite them, X2.

• X1 cannot go through middle of triangle.

• Triangle players can pivot, rotate, etc. to

keep X1 from tagging X2.

• Go for 30 seconds, then rotate players.

Drill #6 — 3 on 4

• Coach dumps puck into corner.

• 3 forwards (X1s) play against two

defensemen and two forwards.

Drill improves decision making by reducing

time X1s have to react.

Drill #5 — 3 on 2 With

Backchecker

• X2s weave back and forth.

• X1s line up by coach.

• When coach passes to X2s, they attack 3

on 2 and X1 backchecks to help D1.

• Play continues until coach blows whistle.

Each X1 backchecks then X2s become

backcheckers. Rotate through so every line

backchecks.

D

rill #4 — 3 on 2 Circle the

Wagons

• Before X1s go to center circle, coach tells

them in which direction to attack.

• On first whistle, X1s skate around circle

either direction and pass the puck.

• On second whistle, D2 passes to C and

D

1 passes to other coach.

• At same time, X1s attack in direction that

was stated before drill.

• D must play the 3 on 2.

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Skating Drills

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rill #4 — Tight Zig Zag

• Player skates tight zig zag through cones.

Drill #5 — Drive to Net, Back

To High Slot

• Player drives to net and stops, skates

backward around cone, pivots or stops

and drives to net again. Repeat.

• Player must always face the net,

simulate moving in and out of slot while

facing play.

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rill #1 — Overspeed Turns

• Do drill at maximum speed or first circle

under control then accelerate to max

speed.

• Tight turn followed by wider turn.

Drill #2 — Stops and Starts or

Tight Turns

• After stop or tight turn, accelerate to max

speed.

Drill #3 — Mohawk Figure 8

• Player skates figure 8 around circles.

• When play reaches bottom of each circle,

player makes a mohawk turn in order to

always face coach.

• Don’t turn back on coach.

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D

rill #4 — Mirror Skating,

Figure 8

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F and D go at same time in a figure 8

pattern.

• D must skate backward mirroring the

forward.

• D must always stay to the inside.

Drill #5 — Mirror Skating

Backward and Forward

• D must mirror forward.

• When F skates back towards goal line, D

must pivot forward keeping the correct

gap.

• D then pivots backward as forward heads

up ice.

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rill #1 — Pivot and Go to Net

• Defense start out backward.

• When coach blows whistle, D pivot to

outside and skate to net.

Key Elements

• Don’t let D glide when skating backwards.

• D must turn directly to net and skate in

straight line. Don’t let D turn to boards

and then skate a curve to the net shown

by D1.

Drill #2 — Lateral Movement

• D1 and D2 go backward at same time.

• D must skate through cones working on

lateral movement and speed.

Option - do drill with and without pucks.

Drill #3 — Protecting The Puck

• Put puck in corner. D1 is next to puck.

• On whistle, D1 must create and protect

puck from D2.

• D2 aggressively tries to get puck.

• Do drill for five to 10 seconds.

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Stickhandling Drills

118 Defensive Drills

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Drill #4 — Figure 8

Stickhandling Tight and Wide

• Have players stickhandle in a figure 8.

• May use tight figure 8 (A), or wide figure

8 (B).

Drill #5 — Puck Control –

Speed Work Forward

• Keep feet moving with head up.

• Constant acceleration.

Drill #6 — Puck Control –

Speed Work Forward and

Backward

A. Skate forward, pivot backward,

forward, backward. Always keep good

hockey position controlling the puck.

B. Start out backward, pivot and skate

forward, zig zag through cones.

D

rill #1 — Attack The Triangle

• Set up cones in a triangle close together,

simulating skates and stick of an opposing

player.

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Player must make a fake then push puck

through space in triangle and gather

control on other side.

Drill #2 — Gretzky Create

Space Move

• Player approaches cones and makes a

move to the outside.

• Player then makes a very tight turn, heads

back up ice around cone.

• Player fakes to outside, makes a tight turn,

skates laterally and back up ice to create

time and space.

Drill #3 — Quick Reach

• Player skates down one side of the cones

reaching out of comfort zone between

each set of cones.

• Do drill on forehand and backhand.

• As players get better, have them increase

their speed and reduce the space between

the cones.

• On backhand, player may release bottom

hand.

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Passing &

Receiving Drills

122 Stickhandling Drills

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Drill #4 — 3 on 0 Circle

Breakout

• Player 1 skates around top of circle, across

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ce, and around bottom of circle.

• Player 2 skates around neutral zone face-

off dot and back to high slot.

• Player 3 makes a tight circle and heads

up ice.

• Coach can give/pass to player 2 and

have them head up ice 3 on 0 or can

have player 3 start with puck and have

them pass puck as they swing.

Drill #5 — One-Touch Circle

Passing

• X1 stays at bottom of circle with puck.

• X2 skates around circle, always

facing X1.

• X1 and X2 pass puck back and forth

while X2 skates around circle.

• Option – one touch passing.

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Drill #1 — Three Player Figure

8, One-Touch Passing

• X3 skates figure 8 around X1 and X2.

• As X3 skates to X2, X2 gives X3 a pass,

X3 one touches back to X2 and skates

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round him.

• While X3 skates around X2, X1 gives X3

a pass, X3 one touches back and skates

around X1.

• X1 then gives pass to X2, etc.

Drill #2 — Two Player

Passing Drill

• Coach starts by passing to X1.

• X1 takes a shot and then picks up puck

behind the net.

• X1 then passes to X2 who has been

skating around circle.

• X2 takes shot then picks up a puck in

corner and passes to second X1 in high

slot.

Drill #3 — Overspeed Passing

• Player starts and skates a tight turn, then

receives pass from next player in line.

• Player then passes to coach, makes

another turn and get a return pass from

coach.

• Can have players either do mohawk turns

to face passer or not do mohawks and

look over shoulder at passer.

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rill #4 — Stickhandle and

Race For Shot

• Both players start with puck at the same

time.

• Players stickhandle puck forward around

cone, backward around cone, forward

a

gain. They make a tight turn around

faceoff dot then leave their puck at center

ice dot. They race for puck in between

cones. The winner takes the shot.

Drill #5 — Goalie Work -

Five Shots

• Each player has three pucks.

• Coach calls out players number to shoot.

• Goalie must square to shooter quickly.

• Have players use different type of shots

(backhand, wrist, slap, etc.)

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rill #1 — Three Shot Drill

• All players start at the same time.

• Player 1 drives around top of circle and

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hoots.

• Player 2 skates the circle and shoots.

• Player 3 skates a figure 8 around dots

and shoots long shot.

Drill #2 — Figure 8 Shooting

• X1 skates figure 8 around cones A and B.

• When X1 comes around cone A, X1

receives pass from C1. X1 shoots

immediately.

• When X1 comes around cone B, X1 gets

pass from C2 and shoots off pass.

• Player X1 goes for four to six shots, then

change players.

• Have players pass instead of coach.

Drill #3 — Zip Zag

Shooting Drill

• X1 zig zags around cones.

• Each time X1 comes around cone by blue

line, coach gives X1 a pass.

• X1 shoots off pass.

• Each player gets three shots.

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