Net PlayRebounds

Net Front Traffic Drill

Improve tipping, screening, and rebound awareness in front of the net.

Age RangeAges 10+
Duration8–10 minutes
Group SizeForward groups
SportHockey

Equipment Needed

  • Pucks
  • Sticks

A reliable stick matters here

A durable practice stick holds up to the contact and deflections that net-front traffic work is all about.

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Setup

  • Point shot feed with forwards in front for tips and rebound work.
Net Front Traffic DrillPPoint shotFScreens / tipsshottipPoint shot with a forward front of the net for tips/rebounds

Instructions

  1. Work on tipping and redirecting shots; recover for rebounds immediately.
  2. Rotate players to practice different net-front roles.
Coaching Points
  • Be physical with position and look to redirect pucks to the net for rebounds.