DT100 Continuous 2-1 to 3-3 and 2-2 to 4-4 With Tag-up – U18 F
Key Points:
Defenders collapse low in the zone. Create 2 on 1's by attacking the widest defender on the 2-2 rush and use crosses, drops and picks. Add competition by keeping score and timing the game or play to a certain score like first team to 3 goals.
Description:
1. Extra forwards and defense line up on the sides in the neutral zone.
2. Start with a 2 on 1 attack Blue F1 and F2 vs Red D1.
3. When the puck crosses red line red F1 and F2 tag up at far blue and backcheck.
4. Blue D1 support rush from the point.
5. Play 3-3 at each end.
* In the 2-1 to 3-3 game when the puck crosses the red line, two defending forwards skate back and tag up at the far blue line then back track through the middle. F1 help the D low and F2 cover the point.
* In the 2-2 to 4-4 game two defending forwards tag up and backtrack between the dots to the mid slot and then cover the points. D1 and D2 play low against F1 and F2.
* You can play this transition game from 1-1 to 3-2, i.e. 1-1 gives a 2-2 at each end, 3-2 gives a 5-5