Catch and Release
Quick release shooting is the goal here. Set up two players near the faceoff dots. The receiver should focus on shooting immediately after the pass — no stickhandling. Prioritize speed over power to surprise the goalie. To make it harder, send a pass into your partner’s skates to simulate a broken play.
Offensive Zone Entry- Part 3
Instructor Mike Pilon teaches you how to support from behind while using the drop pass and entering the offensive zone with speed. This drill focuses on puck support and having the defenceman make a quick decision on which player they have to take.
Offensive Zone Entry- Part 2
Instructor Mike Pilon teaches us another offensive entry zone attack with puck support. Main points of the drill are to create space, enter the zone with speed, keep the puck to the perimeter and to force the defenceman who decide which player to take.
Offensive Zone Entry- Part 1
Instructor Mike Pilon teaches you how to support from behind while working in straight lines, entering the zone with speed and trying to make plays.
Scissor Concept
Instructor Mike Pilon takes you through the last piece of the Puck Support series. The drill teaches players how to bring the defenceman without the puck back into the play by supporting the defenceman with the puck. The defenceman performs what is called the Scissor Drill where players are crossing, creating that exchange of the […]
Reverse Passing and Puck Support
Instructor Mike Pilon takes you through the second Puck Support Drill. This drill allows players to practice their width and depth in their D-D passing and allows the defenceman with the puck to draw any pressure towards them while creating space with a drop pass, alleviating pressure from the far side of the play.
Neutral Zone Support
Instructor Mike Pilon teaches us the fundamentals of puck support for defencemen, focusing on puck support in the neutral zone. Key point: puck support always derives from behind as it prevents any forechecker from intercepting or taking away a pass. By bringing the play towards the middle of the ice, it allows more passing options. […]