Purpose

Regroup deep in defensive zone.

Description

X's begin to skate out (pattern) without puck.

They return (pattern) and receive pass from coach for a 3 on 2 back the other way.

D's move back and forth with flow -- keep gap the same.

Key Teaching Points

Defense -- keep gap close.

X's stay in lanes.

Variations

• Can add backcheckers to force X's to create scoring chance quickly.
• Coach can pass to X1, X2, or X3 -- keeps defense sharp