See the drill in action: Sep. 7; 3:20-6:40 WAHC PreSeason Clinics
This drill can be used as in any of the following ways:
1. As a Warm-up
2. As an end-of-practice game
3. As an alternative model for station-based skill development (use 1-minute intervals)
See this drill in action:
Thursday, Sep. 26 with Pee Wees (5:30-8:50)
and/or
Wednesday, Oct. 2 with Squirts (5:30-8:50)
Good station-based drill for developing habits early season.
Skill work for developing break-out pass-receiving.
See the drill in action on Wed. Nov. 6 with Squirts.
and (modified) on Nov.10 with oldest Mite group.
The basis of this drill can be used at every level of the game to teach angling and stick position; and how to engage in body contact appropriately.
See this drill in action: Wed. Sep. 11 6:40-10:00 with Bantams.
Fun competitive game for developing edges with quick turns.
See the drill in action:
Wednesday, October 2nd with Squirts 5:30-8:50 p.m.
Saturday, October 5th with Mites 7:10-10:30 a.m.
Suitable for Pee Wee and above.
Multiple options based on number of players/age; great for two-team integrated practices.
See this drill in action on Monday, October 21 with Pee Wee practices. Also, on Wednesday, October 30 with Pee Wee and Bantam practices.
Great Two-Team Practice for developing Break-out Skills into multiple situations.
See the drill in action: Monday, Nov. 18 with Pee Wees (7:00) and Bantams (9:40).
Simulates neutral-zone passing skills necessary for Defensemen
See the Drill in Action:
Thursday, September 19 with Bantams
6:30-10:00
Line Change Game
Early season drill for Pee Wees and above to teach how to change players effectively.
See the Drill in Action on
Wednesday, Oct. 9 with the Bantams In-Season Development 5:20-8:40.
Develop pass receiving off the wall
See the drill in action with Bantams/Pee Wees Wednesday, October 30. 6:10-9:30
Great warm-up passing drill while Goalies work on movement in opposite end.
Great drill to practice break-outs and forechecking for teams who integrate practices at the Pee Wee (U-12) and Bantam (U-14) levels.
See the drill in action on Monday, Jan. 13 at Health East in two different Pee Wee practices. (7:30 and 8:40)
This series of mini-games requires organization by the Coaching staff and i best-run with the support of a parent managing the clock.
See this in action at Health East on Monday, January 27 with Pee Wees from 7:30-9:55.