Drill of the Week - 11.04.2024
DRILL OF THE WEEK
Designated Shooter Umbrella Game
This is a great drill, because you have the versatility to adjust however you need to. Only have one goalie? Make the goalie defend both nets. You can do 2v2 with 1 designated shooter, or 2 designated shooters. It teaches forwards to get more comfortable using their defensemen in the offensive zone, teaches defensemen the importance of hitting the net (because if you miss it's going to the other team), and forwards the importance of crashing the net for rebounds. The concepts are fundamental to powerplay game-style, as it's typically 4 on 2 in the offensive zone. It also teaches goalies to have to look over their shoulders and react to centering passes, as the transition typically comes from behind to the designated shooters.
For anyone playing in a playdown game on Veteran's Day - good luck!!
Best,
Casey & Eric