Trimble’s Drill of the Week- 2 Small Area Games for the 14U or Older Levels
The Tire Game
Teach play away from the puck, getting open, finding space and much much more. No Goaltenders. Play 3v3 in one zone with 3 sets of tires or cones as the “Goal”. Players will have to pass the puck successfully through these areas to their teammates to score a point. Play to 7 or 9. Stress flat passes, communication and much more.
PP/ PK Face Off Cross Ice
Special teams game that stresses quick decisions. Face Off Opposing teams 2 v2. Coach drops the puck. Team that wins the Face Off gets an extra skater immediately. Team that loses the Face Off, the 3rd player will sprint to a predetermined destination before making it a 3 v3. Play it out for 45 seconds to 1 minute.
By Andrew Trimble
Andrew is the GM/ Co- Owner of the New England Wolves- www.ne-wolveshockey.com
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