I modified a 2/3 ice transition game where the coaches regroup with the new attackers to the players passing and then follow to support the defenders from the top of the circles. I wanted to teach the hinge, so we did a drill for the teaching the hinge to everyone first and then we did this transition game. It is a good game when you only have one goalie at the practice.
————————————————————-
DT400 Support-Regroup-Hinge-Attack-Defend – U15
Key Points:
New players give defenders support from the top of the circles as if they were wingers. If the puck is carried above there they can.
Description:
1. Red 1-2 attack Blue 1-2.
2. Blue 1-2 defend.
3. Pass to Blue 3-4 after a turnover or goal.
4. Blue 3-4 breakout the other direction.
5. Red 1-2 follow the play as defenders
6. Blue 3-4 regroup with Red 3-4.
7. Red 3-4 hinge at least once.
8. Red 3-4 pass to Blue 3-4.
9. Blue 3-4 attack vs Red 1-2.
10. Red 3-4 follow attack to support Red 1-2.
11. Blue 5-6 move to nzone ready to regroup with Red 3-4.
Continue this rotation of support-regroup-hinge-attack-defend.
'The Game is the Greatest Coach'
'Enjoy the Game'