2 on 2 Net to Corner

Objective To develop players' ability to make skilled plays in tight, confrontational areas near the boards. This small game focuses on puck protection, wall play, scanning, and quick decision-making under physical pressure. Execution - The coach throws a puck into the corner to start the game. - Players race for first touch, with the winning team starting on offense in a 2-on-2 battle. - Offensive players work to protect the puck using body positioning and puck protection techniques and then make a play off the wall. - Each new possession starts with a tag-up: - The team that gains possession must move the puck back behind the tag-up line and restart play from the wall. - Players focus on making quick, skilled plays off the wall, such as: - Scanning and shoulder-checking for teammates. - Making passes under pressure. - Using give-and-go plays to create offensive opportunities. - If a puck is shot wide or goes out of play, the coach immediately throws a new puck into the corner to continue the drill. - Each shift lasts approximately 30 seconds, with players experiencing 6–7 wall battles per shift.