
Second Drill. move some players to middle. On coaches whistle player leave at the same time (middle players) Skate down around the low cone, then the player backchecks to the lower cone angling for a sitck on stick check. Player in coners, players skate up the ice and make a pass to the coach and take a pass back, Skating down the rink while middle player chase, Can not cut to the net until they pass around the cone.
Pursuit player must attack the trianlge and get the puck back, if he makes the check then they can take the puck to the rink. No cheating. Make sure players change places to chase and carry the puck
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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