Players will start 5v3 leaving defending zone. Puck to be dumped from red line, Defenders collect to make break out pass, up boards to wingers who carry off the boards and make a play into Neutral zone, Centre swinging low strong side to provide a passing option - they will then attack 5v3 until puck is blown dead. On whistle, forwards switch sides - swinging low towards the boards to recieve a breakout pass to break out and attack in reverse direction 5v3. On third whistle, switch sides and breakout pass but players to dump puck once over red line, attackers forecheck while defenders change. Attackers can then change once play direction switches once more.
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