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Start & Stop Loose Puck Battle

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Start & Stop Loose Puck Battle
By: Global Hockey Network
Global Hockey Network

The Start & Stop loose puck battle is a competitive drill that sets up two players to race for a puck. Whoever gets the puck first is on offense and works to score a goal while the other player is defending.

Setup

  • Set up a net on the goal line with 2 players on the hash marks.
  • On the whistle, the two players on the hash marks explode to the blue line, stop and race to the puck that is on the top of the circle.
  • Whoever gets the puck first is on offense and is trying to score. The other player is on defense and looking to deny scoring chances.

Coaching Points

  • Players should focus on quick starts and stops to get a jump on the puck.
  • Player that gets the puck first should work on protecting the puck with the body from the defender
  • The defender should work to get stick on puck or lift the stick to create a turnover.

Variations

  • Can set up in different areas of the ice to mimic different game situations.
  • Can allow players to make a tight turn instead of a complete stop.
  • Can play 1v1 or 2v2.
  • If one player is much faster than the other player, you can line up the players in different spots to make the race even.

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