Drill Setup:
- 2 lines in the corner. Both players skate up the wall. Offensive player hits the defensive player and then turns toward wall and attacks net.
Drill Purpose:
- Purpose of the drill is too focus on the puck carrier using checking to nullify the defender and open an opportunity for them to get off the wall and away from the defender.
- In addition it is also meant to reiterate the point that using checking on the offensive side of the puck is the best way to protect ourself as well as the puck.
Variations:
- Can create the bump & go situation in different areas of the ice.
- Can do a continuous version of the drill.