This is a great game for the goalies conditioning and crease movement. Nets are back to back and he goalie must skate around to protect each net as the puck changes possession. Good end of practice activity.
In the B202 Formation the players face each other from the bluelines and across the neutral zone. This is a good formation for skill development and many situations can be created. This is the Swedish U20 Team using this formation for passing and attacking.
Make good decisions with the puck 65% of the time and you have a good chance to win the game. 60% and you will lose big and 70% you will win big. Former NHL player and coach and European pro coach talks about Transition and Decision Making in hockey.
B600 Neutral Zone Passes-Finland U20 Key Points: Always face the puck. Shoot before the hash marks and follow the shot for a rebound. Circle back and rebound for the next shooter. Description: 1. A skate with a puck toward red line. 2. BA pass to B, RA pass to C, GA pass to C who passes to B. 3. A skate laterally always facing the puck and get a return pass. 4. A shoot with the feet moving. 5. A follow the shot for a rebound. 6. A circle back and rebound for the next shooter. 7. D repeat from the other side. *After everyone has gone through all the options rotate the passers in the nzone. Other options are give and go with the next shooter or defend 1-1 with the next attacker.
D4 Baggo - Czech U20 Key Points: Face the puck. Get open for a pass and give a target. Goals on one timer shots. Description: 1. Offensive team must pass within one second. 2. Goals must be on one timers. 3. If the puck goes outside of the zone the other team gets it. 4. On transition to offense there must be at least one pass before you can shoot.