Dodge The Cones

1. Dodge The Cones Set Up • Set 2 lines of 8 -10 cones in a straight line or slightly of set with enough space between each cone so that players can come out of each dodge and gather themselves before heading into the next cone. • Review each of the 3 dodges (face, split and dodge) • Start the players off • After the first player hits the second cone the next player goes What To Look For • Each player wants to make his dodge BEFORE he gets to each cone. • Players want to travel on “a line” which means they don’t want to swing way out of the line of cones. • Players want to come into each cone and change their speed as they accelerate through the dodge • Come up to each cone and imagine each cone is a defender. • You want to make sure that each dodging player is doing the drill properly rather than getting through the drill quickly. • Newer players will not really have a grasp of this drill especially with the roll dodge. • Pull players aside that need extra help. What We Want To Get Out Of This • Increased quickness • Quick change of hands • Tight stick control • Great form more so than speed through the drill

2. C Ground Balls Around The Goal p p p Set Up • Place roughly a dozen balls at the top of the restraining line. • Form a line to the right or left of the coach. • Roll the ball towards the goal slightly to one side. • Players are not to leave the side of the coach until the ball is sent out. • You can place a cone or a checker at X behind the goal to add a dodge or different dynamic to the drill. What To Look For • Players are to scoop the ground ball as it rolls away from them on the run with their inside hand at point 1 • Once a player scoops the ball they transfer the stick to the outside hand and run around the crease. • As a player rounds the crease and heads back up to the line they need to throw the ball to the coach on the run and get back in the line at point 2. • Make sure players are throwing the ball at least 15 yards on the run. • A good measure is that kids should not throw the ball much past the Goal Line Extended (GLE). • Half way through switch the line to the opposite side of the coach and reverse the drill. • This drill should be almost constant action. • This is one of my favorite drills • MAKE SURE KIDS KNOW NOT TO JUST THROW THE BALL AT YOU WITHOUT YOU LOOKING AT THEM!!! What We Want To Get Out Of This • Scooping ground balls on the run. • Keep your feet moving once you pick the ball up. • Getting the ball out of your stick once you have run to space. • We want players to keep their heads up as they run with the ball to be able to find the outlet pass. p 1 2

3. Box Out Drill Set Up • Pair players up with equal ability • Each pair needs one ball • Place a ball on the ground a few feet in front of P1 • P2 stands directly behind P1 What To Look For • P1 wants to take a wide stance with 2 hands on the stick • The coach blows the whistle or starts the drill • P2 works his hardest to get around P1 in order to scoop up the ground ball • P1 must work hard to box out P2 until the coach blows the whistle a second time • At the second whistle P1 scoops through the GB and runs to space • If P2 gets around P1 at any time he runs through the GB and runs to space What We Want To Get Out Of This • Effort is the key to this drill especially from P2 • We want to make each drill very competitive • We also want to see pursuit from P2 after the second whistle forcing P1 to use correct GB technique and forcing him to run to space after he picks up the GB • These should last about 10 seconds per go p2 p1

4. 1 vs. 1 Ground Balls Set Up • The coach needs to get 2 lines of players, one to each side and slightly ahead of him so that players cannot see when the ball is thrown • Each coach would need about 10-12 balls for this drill What To Look For • The coach wants to roll the ball out in front of players about 5-10 yards • Players need to keep their eyes forward and react to the key that the coach determines • Players want to battle for position and get to the ball ahead of their opponent • Once a player scoops the GB he must run to space and keep his feet moving as he looks to move the ball back to the coach • The player that does not win the GB must pursue the winner of the drill and work to get the ball back. • Never quit on this drill What We Want To Get Out Of This • This is a great competition drill • We want to see a ton of hard work • Each drill should take about 7 seconds from start to finish so there should be very little down time if this drill is done effectively C p1 p2

5. 2 vs. 1 Ground Balls Straight Ahead C Set Up • The coach needs to get 3 lines of players slightly ahead of him so that players cannot see when the ball is thrown • Each coach would need about 10-12 balls for this drill • Lines should rotate from P1 to P2 to P3 to P1 What To Look For • The coach wants to roll the ball out in front of players about 5-10 yards • Players need to keep their eyes forward and react to the key that the coach determines • P1 and P3 are on the same team • P2 is the solo player in this drill • Players want to battle for position and get to the ball ahead of their opponent • Once a player scoops the GB he must run to space #1 and keep his feet moving with his head up as he looks to move the ball back to the player on his team #2 • Once they complete a pass they move the ball quickly back to the coach • The player that does not win the GB must pursue the winner of the GB and work to get the ball back. • P2 should not win this drill but that doesn’t mean he won’t get the ball back with hustle • Never quit on this drill What We Want To Get Out Of This • This is a great competition drill • We want to see a ton of hard work • Each drill should take about 7 seconds from start to finish so there should be very little down time if this drill is done effectively p1 p2 p3 2 p2 1

6. 2 vs. 1 Ground Balls To The Side C p1 Set Up • The coach needs to get 3 lines of players slightly ahead of him so that players cannot see when the ball is thrown • Each coach would need about 10-12 balls for this drill • Lines should rotate from P1 to P2 to P3 to P1 What To Look For • The coach wants to roll the ball out in front of players about 5-10 yards • Players need to keep their eyes forward and react to the key that the coach determines • P1 and P3 are on the same team • P2 is the solo player in this drill • P3 should be the first player to the ball. • It is P1’s responsibility to alert P3 of where P2 is in relation so he doesn’t have to look backward • Once a player scoops the GB he must run to space and keep his feet moving with his head up as he looks to move the ball back to the player on his team • Once they complete a pass they move the ball quickly back to the coach • The player that does not win the GB must pursue the winner of the GB and work to get the ball back. • P2 should not win this drill but that doesn’t mean he won’t get the ball back with hustle • Never quit on this drill What We Want To Get Out Of This • This is a great competition drill • We want to see a ton of hard work • Each drill should take about 7 seconds from start to finish so there should be very little down time if this drill is done effectively p2 p3

7. 3 Line Ground Balls Each Man Alone C Set Up • The coach needs to get 3 lines of players, one to each side and slightly ahead of him so that players cannot see when the ball is thrown • Each coach would need about 10-12 balls for this drill What To Look For • The coach wants to roll the ball out in front of players about 5-10 yards • Players need to keep their eyes forward and react to the key that the coach determines • Players want to battle for position and get to the ball ahead of their opponent • Once a player scoops the GB he must run to space and keep his feet moving as he looks to move the ball back to the coach working to stay away from the double team • The players that do not win the GB must pursue the winner of the drill and work to get the ball back. • Never quit on this drill What We Want To Get Out Of This • This is a great competition drill • We want to see a ton of hard work • Each drill should take about 7 seconds from start to finish so there should be very little down time if this drill is done effectively p1 p2 p3

8. 3 vs. 2 Ground Balls Straight Ahead C Set Up • The coach needs to get 5 lines of players slightly ahead of him so that players cannot see when the ball is thrown • Each coach would need about 10-12 balls for this drill • Lines should rotate from P1 to P2 to P3 to P4 to P5 to P1 What To Look For • The coach wants to roll the ball out in front of players about 5-10 yards • Players need to keep their eyes forward and react to the key that the coach determines • P1 and P3 and P5 are on the same team • P2 and P4 are together in this drill • Players want to battle for position and get to the ball ahead of their opponent • Once a player scoops the GB he must run to space #1 and keep his feet moving with his head up as he looks to move the ball back to the players on his team • Once they complete 2 passes they move the ball quickly back to the coach • The players that do not win the GB must pursue the winner of the GB and work to get the ball back. • P2 & P4 should not win this drill but that doesn’t mean they won’t get the ball back with hustle • Never quit on this drill What We Want To Get Out Of This • This is a great competition drill • We want to see a ton of hard work • Each drill should take about 10 seconds from start to finish so there should be very little down time if this drill is done effectively P1 p2 p3 p4 p5 #1

9. Partner Passing Set Up • The coach of this drill wants to set up pairs of players at least 10 yards apart depending on age or ability. • This is a better drill for younger players or new players What To Look For • The coach wants to instruct using proper throwing technique • Twist and Wrist • We want players to throw the ball somewhat hard and not lob the passes to one another • Players need to keep their sticks vertical upon catching the pass • Passing should be right to right, left to left and catch switch throw • This is a fairly basic drill What We Want To Get Out Of This • We want to get repetitions up in this drill • Pairs should be able to get about 10 passes in a row until one drop. • We want players to increase their overall stickwork with this drill p1 p2 15yds

10. Partner Passing Horizontal Set Up • The coach of this drill wants to set up pairs of players at least 10 yards apart depending on age or ability. • This is a better drill for young players or players with a better skill set than a beginner might have. What To Look For • The coach wants to instruct using proper throwing technique • Twist and Wrist • We want players to throw the ball somewhat hard and not lob the passes to one another • Players need to keep their sticks vertical upon catching the pass • Players should catch with their inside hand and throw with their outside hands • This is a fairly basic drill but can keep kids moving and helps them learn to throw and catch on the run What We Want To Get Out Of This • We want to get repetitions up in this drill • We want players to increase their overall stickwork with this drill • We want players to become more comfortable catching and throwing on the run p1 p2 15yds

11. Partner Passing Breakaways Set Up • The coach of this drill wants to set up pairs of players at the center cone. • Place 2 other cones 15 yards apart in a row • This is a better drill for older players or developing players What To Look For • The coach wants to instruct using proper throwing technique • Twist and Wrist • We want players to throw the ball somewhat hard and not lob the passes to one another • P1 starts with the ball and carries it to the cone on his side • Once he gets to the cone he pivots hard and heads back to the center cone • P2 starts to move away from P1 creating space • P1 throws the ball to P2 who catches the ball over his shoulder and then sprints to the cone on his end of the drill and repeats the process • Each player after passing needs to return to center cone and await the pass from his partner • This can be right or left handed passing or groundballs away What We Want To Get Out Of This • We want to get repetitions up in this drill • Pairs should be able to get about 10 passes in a row until one drop. • Player need to chase the ball if they drop the ball • We want players to increase their overall stickwork with this drill p1 p2 15 yds 15 yds

12. Triangle Passing p1 Set Up • Place 3 cones about 15 yards apart in a triangle • Set up can be for as little as 4 players and up to 12 • Fill lines in evenly • Place at least 3 extra balls at each line as the ball will drop What To Look For • The coach wants to instruct using proper throwing technique • Twist and Wrist • We want players to throw the ball somewhat hard and not lob the passes to one another • Each line must stay spread out as spacing is important • Each player must move to the passer with his stick in the outside hand • Once the pass is caught the player rolls to the outside protecting his stick and switches to his outside hand again and throw on the run • After halfway through reverse the motion of the ball. • If there are 3-4 players in each line use 2 balls to keep repetitions high • If a player misses a pass he needs to hustle to get the loose ball What We Want To Get Out Of This • We want to get repetitions up in this drill • We want to work on footwork and keep our sticks to the outside • Player need to chase the ball if they drop the ball • We want players to increase their overall stickwork with this drill p2 p3

13. Line Drills One Ball p1 p1 Set Up • Set up 2 lines about 30 yards apart with about 3-4 players in each line • Place at least 3 extra balls at each line as the ball will drop What To Look For • The coach wants to instruct using proper throwing technique • Twist and Wrist • We want players to throw the ball somewhat hard and not lob the passes to one another • Each line must stay spread out as spacing is important • We can do right handed passing, left handed passing, over the shoulder passing, groundballs in or groundballs away from this drill set up • Players need to catch and throw on the run • We want to encourage players to make longer passes by NOT carrying the ball too long • If a player misses a pass he needs to hustle to get the loose ball • Players in the back of the line need to backup their teammates What We Want To Get Out Of This • We want to get repetitions up in this drill • We want to work on footwork • Player need to chase the ball if they drop the ball • We want players to increase their overall stickwork with this drill p1 p1 p1 p1 p1 p1

14. Line Drills Multiple Balls p1 p1 Set Up • Set up 2 lines about 30 yards apart with about 3-4 players in each line • Place at least 3 extra balls at each line as the ball will drop What To Look For • The coach wants to instruct using proper throwing technique • Twist and Wrist • We want players to throw the ball somewhat hard and not lob the passes to one another • Each line must stay spread out as spacing is important • We can do right handed passing, left handed passing, over the shoulder passing, groundballs in or groundballs away from this drill set up • Players need to catch and throw on the run • We want to encourage players to make longer passes by NOT carrying the ball too long • Multiple balls means that players need to keep their head in the game and communicate to each other • Multiple balls should be the goal in this drill as it makes this a dynamic drill • If a player misses a pass he needs to hustle to get the loose ball • Players in the back of the line need to backup their teammates What We Want To Get Out Of This • We want to get repetitions up in this drill • We want to work on footwork • Player need to chase the ball if they drop the ball • We want players to increase their overall stickwork with this drill p1 p1 p1 p1 p1 p1

15. Line Drills With Coach/Passer in the Middle p1 p1 Set Up • Set up 2 lines about 30 yards apart with about 3-4 players in each line • The coach in the middle MUST have good stickwork so you want someone with experience • Place at least 3 extra balls at each line as the ball will drop What To Look For • The coach wants to instruct using proper throwing technique • Twist and Wrist • We want players to throw the ball somewhat hard and not lob the passes to one another • Each line must stay spread out as spacing is important • We can do right handed passing, left handed passing, over the shoulder passing, groundballs in or groundballs away from this drill set up • Players need to catch and throw on the run • We want to encourage players to make longer passes by NOT carrying the ball too long • Multiple balls means that players need to keep their head in the game and communicate to each other • Multiple balls should be the goal in this drill as it makes this a dynamic drill • P1 MUST THROW THE BALL TO THE COACH WITH THEIR LEFT HAND AND THEN SWITCH TO THEIR RIGHT TO CATCH OVER THE SHOULDER • P2 MUST THROW THE BALL TO THE COACH WITH THEIR RIGHT HAND AND THEN SWITCH TO THEIR LEFT HAND TO CATCH OVER THE SHOULDER • ROLL THE BALL INTO THE NEXT PLAYER IN LINE • If a player misses a pass he needs to hustle to get the loose ball • Players in the back of the line need to backup their teammates What We Want To Get Out Of This • We want to get repetitions up in this drill • We want to work on footwork • Player need to chase the ball if they drop the ball • We want players to increase their overall stickwork with this drill p1 p1 C p2 p2 p2 p2

16. Triangle Passing With One Man Inside p1 Set Up • Set up a players about 15 yards apart in a triangle with one player in the middle • Place at least 1 extra ball with each player on the outside What To Look For • Start the drill with only 2 players on the outside having a ball, which will leave one player on the outside without a ball. • The first pass should come from P1 to P4 at #1 • Once P4 catches the ball P3 must call for his help and P4 must move his feet and throw the ball to P3 #2 with his outside hand • Once that pass is made the other player on the outside with a ball, P2, must communicate to P4 that he has the ball and P4 must break to the player and catch the pass #3 • P1, who now has no ball, must call for help to P4 and P4 needs to throw to P1 #4 • Be careful that the player inside does not simply run in a circle which would be easy to do • P4 must cut and move in different directions to use both hands. • Each player makes 10 passes and catches in this drill and then they switch positions What We Want To Get Out Of This • We want to get repetitions up in this drill • We want to work on footwork and keep our sticks to the outside • We want players to continuously switch their hands • Players on the outside must keep their feet moving as well and catch, switch then throw the ball • Player need to chase the ball if they drop the ball • We want players to increase their overall stickwork with this drill 1 2 p4 4 3 p2 p3

17. Star Drill Set Up • Set up 5 lines of players around the goal. • Each line should be outside of the restraining lines of the box to maintain spacing • It is important for players not to creep in, they need to fight gravity What To Look For • Start the balls with P1 • Each line needs to skip the line to their right • Players want to catch the ball with their inside hand and then switch to their outside hand • You can pass in this drill or use groundballs • Each player has to follow his pass • You can add a shot from P5 to the goal to add a twist to the drill • IF YOU DO ADD A SHOT MAKE SURE P1 IS WELL TO THE SIDE OF THE GOAL • The drill can be reversed • Use multiple balls in order get repetitions higher What We Want To Get Out Of This • We want to get repetitions up in this drill • We want to work on footwork and keep our sticks switching from the inside hand to the outside hand • We want players to continuously switch their hands • Players must keep their feet moving as well and catch, switch then throw the ball • Player need to chase the ball if they drop the ball • We want players to increase their overall stickwork with this drill p5 p2 p3 p4 p1

18. Shooting From Up Top Cone Weave p3 p2 Set Up • Set up 1 line of players about 5 yards outside of the top of the box or 25 yards from the goal • Set up 5 cones about 2 yards apart from one another in a line directly in front of the goal starting 25 yards from the GLE • Place 20 balls to the side of the goal roughly 5 yards wide and 5 yards in front of the goal on both sides What To Look For • P1 will start with a ball and will dodge through the cones using either face, split or roll dodge • After coming off the last cone the player wants to dodge tangent to the crease and shoot with the outside hand • Once the player has shot they want to peel off to the same side they were shooting and keep the stick in the same hand as they shot • They then want to scoop a groundball and switch to the outside hand and throw the ball to P2 • P2 catches with the outside hand and then dodges in the opposite direction and finishes the drill by throwing the ball to P3 • You can use a lot of balls at the same time in this drill • Just make sure that if there is a goalie that you give him enough time to gather himself between shots What We Want To Get Out Of This • We want to get repetitions up in this drill • Players must call for the ball and dodge effectively • Players must shoot on the run • Player need to keep the drill going p1

19. Sweep Shooting Across The Top p3 p3 p2 p2 Set Up • Set up 2 lines of players about 5 yards outside of the top of the box or 25 yards from the goal at the side of the restraining box • Set up 1 cone about 12 yards directly in front of the goal starting • Place 20 balls to the side of the goal roughly 5 yards wide and 5 yards in front of the goal on both sides What To Look For • P1 will start with a ball and will dodge toward the cone using either face, split or roll dodge • After coming off the cone the player wants to dodge tangent to the crease and shoot with the outside hand • Once the player has shot they want to peel off to the same side they were shooting and keep the stick in the same hand as they shot • They then want to scoop a groundball and switch to the outside hand and throw the ball to P2 • P2 catches with the outside hand and then dodges in the opposite direction and finishes the drill by throwing the ball to P3 • You can use a lot of balls at the same time in this drill • Just make sure that if there is a goalie that you give him enough time to gather himself between shots What We Want To Get Out Of This • We want to get repetitions up in this drill • Players must call for the ball and dodge effectively • Players must shoot on the run • Player need to keep the drill going p1 p1

20. Shooting Down The Alley p3 p3 Set Up • Set up 2 lines of players about 5 yards outside of the top of the box or 25 yards from the goal toward the middle of the restraining box • Set up 2 cone about 17 yards directly in front of the goal and 2 cones a bit wider 12 yards in front of the goal • Place 20 balls to the side of the goal roughly 5 yards wide and 5 yards in front of the goal on both sides What To Look For • P1 will start with a ball and will dodge toward the first cone using their inside hand and use either face, split or roll dodge • After coming off the first cone the player wants to dodge tangent to the crease and shoot with the outside hand at the second cone • Once the player has shot they want to peel off to the same side they were shooting and keep the stick in the same hand as they shot • They then want to scoop a groundball and switch to the outside hand and throw the ball to P2 • P2 catches with the outside hand and then dodges in the opposite direction and finishes the drill by throwing the ball to P3 • You can use a lot of balls at the same time in this drill • Just make sure that if there is a goalie that you give him enough time to gather himself between shots • After half way through switch the side each group shoots from • Remember each step a player takes they will lose angle so we need to get them to shoot soon. What We Want To Get Out Of This • We want to get repetitions up in this drill • Players must call for the ball and dodge effectively • Players must shoot on the run • Player need to keep the drill going p2 p2 p1 p1

21. Shooting From The Wings Set Up • Set up 2 lines of players at the edge of the box at the GLE • Set up 2 cone about 17 yards wide of the GLE • Place another 2 cones about 7 yards up and 7 yards out from the pipes • Place 40 balls right in the center of the field about 10 yards above the GLE What To Look For • P1 will start with a ball and carry the ball towards the back of the goal to the first cone • After coming off the first cone the player wants to curl around the second cone and come tangent to the crease • Once the player has shot they want to peel off and keep the stick in the same hand as they shot • They then want to scoop a groundball and throw the ball to P2 in the opposite line • P2 catches with the outside hand and then dodges in the opposite direction and finishes the drill by throwing the ball to P3 • You can use a lot of balls at the same time in this drill • Just make sure that if there is a goalie that you give him enough time to gather himself between shots What We Want To Get Out Of This • We want to get repetitions up in this drill • Players must call for the ball and dodge effectively • Players must shoot on the run • Player need to keep the drill going p3 p3 p2 p2 p1 p1

22. Dodge, Pass & Shoot From X p2 Set Up • Set up 2 lines of players one at X behind the goal and one about 10-15 yards directly in front of the goal • Place 20 balls with the line of players at X What To Look For • P1 will start with a ball and carry the ball to either side of the goal. • The player in front of the goal moves his feet to the same side of the goal as the player with the ball decides. • P1 throws the ball to P2 with his outside hand and P2 catches the ball with this outside hand. • After he throws the pass P1 back cuts his imaginary defender to the other side of the goal. • Once P2 catches the ball he switches hands and moves his feet to follow P1. • P2 feeds P1 who is coming around the goal. • P1 catches the ball with his outside hand and comes around the goal for an inside shot. • Each player switches lines after he goes. What We Want To Get Out Of This • We want to get repetitions up in this drill • Players must use both hands in this drill • We want to see good effective inside shooting • There should be no down time in this drill. • We want to see quick feet and effective sharp back cuts. • This is a great feeding and inside shooting drill p1

23. 1 vs. 1 p1 Set Up • Set up lines from any point on the field • One line of offense and one line of defense • You can also start this drill off of a 1 vs. 1 groundball • Make sure your goalie has an extra 12 balls in the goal for outlet passes What To Look For • P1 wants to stay wide at the beginning • Make one move and go • Do not let players continually dodge back and forth into the center of the field • Make one move to the goal and take a shot • If P1 does not get a shot have that player bailout and move the ball back to the coach WE DO NOT WANT PLAYERS TO FORCE A BAD SHOT IN A DRILL WE WOULD RATHER HAVE THEM RETAIN POSSESSION • P2 wants to play strong man to man defense • Jam Recover Run keeping between his player and the goal • Once the offensive player shoots THE DEFENSIVE PLAYER MUST BREAK OUT AND THE GOALIE MUST HIT HIM WITH AN OUTLET PASS • CLEAR TO THE MIDFIELD What We Want To Get Out Of This • We want one move and go in this drill • We want players making better decisions when to shoot • Defensive players must play tough defense • Defensive players MUST break out to start the fast break p2

24. 2 vs. 2 p1 p1 Set Up • Set up lines from any point on the field • Two lines of offense and two lines of defense • You can also start this drill off of a 2 vs. 2 groundball • Make sure your goalie has an extra 12 balls in the goal for outlet passes What To Look For • P1s wants to stay wide at the beginning giving each other plenty of space • Require offensive players to make at least one pass • Make one move and go • Do not let players continually dodge back and forth into the center of the field • Make one move to the goal and take a shot • If P1 does not get a shot have that player bailout and move the ball back to the coach WE DO NOT WANT PLAYERS TO FORCE A BAD SHOT IN A DRILL WE WOULD RATHER HAVE THEM RETAIN POSSESSION • P2s wants to play strong man to man defense on ball and play good position in the off ball set • We want to stress communication on the defensive side of the ball • Jam Recover Run keeping between his player and the goal • Once the offensive player shoots THE DEFENSIVE PLAYER MUST BREAK OUT AND THE GOALIE MUST HIT HIM WITH AN OUTLET PASS • CLEAR TO THE MIDFIELD What We Want To Get Out Of This • We want one move and go in this drill • We want players making better decisions when to shoot • Defensive players must play tough defense • We want defensive players to communicate through the whole drill • Defensive players MUST break out to start the fast break p2 p2

25. 3 vs. 3 p1 p1 Set Up • Set up lines from any point on the field • Two lines of offense and two lines of defense • You can also start this drill off of a 3 vs. 3 groundball • Make sure your goalie has an extra 12 balls in the goal for outlet passes What To Look For • P1s wants to stay wide at the beginning giving each other plenty of space • Require offensive players to make at least two passes • Make one move and go • Do not let players continually dodge back and forth into the center of the field • Make one move to the goal and take a shot • If P1 does not get a shot have that player bailout and move the ball back to the coach WE DO NOT WANT PLAYERS TO FORCE A BAD SHOT IN A DRILL WE WOULD RATHER HAVE THEM RETAIN POSSESSION • P2s wants to play strong man to man defense on ball and play good position in the off ball set • We want to stress communication on the defensive side of the ball • Jam Recover Run keeping between his player and the goal • Once the offensive player shoots THE DEFENSIVE PLAYER MUST BREAK OUT AND THE GOALIE MUST HIT HIM WITH AN OUTLET PASS • CLEAR TO THE MIDFIELD What We Want To Get Out Of This • We want one move and go in this drill • We want players making better decisions when to shoot • Defensive players must play tough defense • We want defensive players to communicate through the whole drill • Defensive players MUST break out to start the fast break p2 p2 p2 p1

26. Build Up d1 Set Up • Set up 1 line of defensemen at the top of the box • Set up 4 lines of offensive players at the corners of the restraining box • Place a cone or pinny in the center of the whole • The coach stands next to the defensive line at the top of the box with about 12 balls • Make sure the goalie has an additional 12 balls in the goal for outlet passes What To Look For • The coach initiates the drill by rolling a ball to any of the first players in the offensive lines • At the same time you release a defenseman into the drill • The defenseman needs to first collapse into the whole and touch the cone and then move out to play defense on the ball • Once the offensive player gets the ball he needs to make a move to the goal. • After the outcome the first pair stays and the coach rolls another ball into the play to a new offensive player at the same time releasing a new defenseman • You can do this up to 4 players • You can also leave the last pair to stay or just restart the drill after a 4 vs. 4 • After each play we want to clear the ball to the coach What We Want To Get Out Of This • We want one move and go in this drill • We want our offense to stay wide • We want players making better decisions when to shoot • Defensive players must play tough defense • We want defensive players to communicate through the whole drill • Defensive players MUST break out to start the fast break d1 C d1 o1 o4 o3 o2

27. Numbers Drill p1 p1 Set Up • Set up 2 lines on either side of the coach outside of the restraining box • The coach will need about 12 balls • Make sure the goalie has 12 balls in the goal for outlet passes What To Look For • The coach needs to designate each line as either 1 or 2 • The coach will roll a ball into play and give a 2 digit number • Line 1 will represent the first digit • Line 2 will represent the second digit • There for if the coach calls 22 then it will be a 2 vs. 2 with the line that picks up the ball on offense • If the coach calls 32 then Line 1 sends 3 players and Line 2 sends 2 and it is a 3 vs. 2 • The team that picks up the ball has to make 1 fewer pass than players on the field so if there are 3 players on the field they need to make 2 passes • Play through the whistle and always clear the ball through the midfield What We Want To Get Out Of This • We want to work on our groundball skills • We want our offense to stay wide • We want players making better decisions when to shoot • Defensive players must play tough defense • We want defensive and offensive players to communicate through the whole drill • Defensive players MUST break out to start the fast break p2 p1 p2 C p2

28. 4 vs. 3 From The Corners Set Up • Set up 3 lines of defensemen at the top of the box and on each wing at the side of the box • Set up 4 lines of offensive players at the corners of the restraining box or wider • Place a cone or pinny in the center of the whole • The coach stands next to the defensive line at the top of the box with about 12 balls • Make sure the goalie has an additional 12 balls in the goal for outlet passes What To Look For • The coach initiates the drill by rolling a ball to any of the first players in the offensive lines • At the same time you release the first defenseman in each line into the drill • The defensemen need to crash into the whole and get into a defensive triangle • Once the offensive player gets the ball the offense wants to set up in a box a work the unsettled situation • This is just like a fastbreak • We want our offense to stay spread out and not collapse in • All offensive players need to stay above the GLE • Or defense needs to communicate and rotate into the ball just like a fastbreak or man down situation • After each play we want to clear the ball to the coach • After 2 drops the drill is over • The offense “SHOULD” win every time but notice how often they don’t • Handle the ball and stay spread out What We Want To Get Out Of This • We want our offense to stay wide • We want players making better decisions when to shoot • Defensive players must play smart defense • We want defensive players to communicate through the whole drill • Defensive players MUST break out to start the fast break C d1 o1 o4 d2 d1 d3 d3 d2 o3 o2

29. 4 vs. 3 From Mid-Field o4 d3 o3 d2 o2 d1 o1 Set Up • Set up 4 lines of offensive players and 3 lines of defensemen at the midfield • Place a cone or pinny in the center of the whole • The coach stands next to the defensive line at the midfield with about 12 balls • Make sure the goalie has an additional 12 balls in the goal for outlet passes What To Look For • This drill is the same as 4 vs. 3 from the Corners except run from the midfield • The coach initiates the drill by rolling a ball to any of the first players in the offensive lines • At the same time you release the first defenseman in each line into the drill • The defensemen need to crash into the whole and get into a defensive triangle • Once the offensive player gets the ball the offense wants to set up in a box a work the unsettled situation • This is just like a fastbreak • We want our offense to stay spread out and not collapse in • All offensive players need to stay above the GLE • Or defense needs to communicate and rotate into the ball just like a fastbreak or man down situation • After each play we want to clear the ball to the coach • After 2 drops the drill is over • The offense “SHOULD” win every time but notice how often they don’t • Handle the ball and stay spread out What We Want To Get Out Of This • We want our offense to stay wide • We want players making better decisions when to shoot • Defensive players must play smart defense • We want defensive players to communicate through the whole drill • Defensive players MUST break out to start the fast break C d2 d3 d1

30. Full Field Fast Break G2 M1 A1 A1 D2 D2 Set Up • Set up your attack and defensive units as if they were in a fastbreak situation on both ends of the field. • Place 2 lines of middies to the right or left of your goals on the sideline of the field one at the top of the restraining box and another at the GLE. • Make sure that each goalie has plenty of balls in each goal. • The play starts with a goalie throwing an outlet pass to the Middie that corresponds to their team. • The other middie will chase the play and work to get back to the whole. • Each Goalie will make an outlet pass at the same time so that both ends of the field are working at the same time. • Each offensive unit will work their fastbreak while each defensive unit works to defend the unsettled situation. What To Look For • We want to look for a sharp direct outlet pass to begin the drill • The breakout middie wants to run at a slight angle to present a good target for the goalie. • The trailing middie wants to sprint as fast as he can to recover to the whole and help in the defensive effort. • We want to see our attack unit staying spread out and our defensive group to effectively run our triangle set up to defend. • We want to hear good communication from the goalie and defensemen • We ultimately want to get a good shot opportunity on offense. What We Want To Get Out Of This • We want our offense to stay wide • We want our middies to get up the field and catch the outlet pass on the run. • We want our goalies to make good clean outlet passes that can be handled easily. • We want to keep this drill fast paced and get lots of repetition. • We want defensive players to communicate through the whole drill. • We want to see our team handle transition situations effectively on both sides of the ball. M2 D2 A1 A2 M1 D1 M2 D1 D1 A2 A2 G1

31. Cornell Drill o1 Set Up • Set up 3 lines of offensive players. One at the top of the whole and one at each side of the net about 5 yards above the GLE • Set up 1 line of defensive players about 3 yards to the side of the goal on either side of the crease. • Place a dozen balls at the front of the line of defensemen. • Start with one defenseman in the drill playing “O1” • Defensive players will either recycle back to the Defensive or Offensive lines. • Rotate Offensive Players from Line 1 to 2 to 3 so each player is forced to play different positions with different hands. What To Look For • D2 will initiate the drill by ALWAYS throwing the ball to O1. • D2 will then enter the drill by playing as the 2 defenseman. • Once the ball is thrown to the offense the drill is a 3 vs. 2 drill with the offensive players moving the ball to find the open man and work to find an open shot in close. • Defensemen have to play the ball and then rotate into the ball and work to slow the offense down. • The player to last touch the ball on the Offense will be D1 on the next round. What We Want To Get Out Of This • We want our offense to stay wide in a triangle • We want offensive players to keep moving their feet to find the passing lanes and to keep their hands free. • We want quality shots inside. More accurate than hard. • Defensive players must play smart defense • We want defensive players to communicate through the whole drill • We want to see defensive players rotate effectively and “fly around” on the inside of the drill. d1 o2 o3 d2 d3 d4