Purpose
Practice defensive zone coverage.
Good communication.
Take away passing lanes.
Description
(1) Diamond formation -- offensive team.
(2) Box formation -- offensive team.
Key Teaching Points
Head on a swivel.
Good stick movement.
Take away passing lanes.
Be aggressive and pressure all options if puck is mishandled by defense.
Variations
- Same setup 4 on 3, 4 on 2.
- Control pressure of defenders.
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