Puck Protection1v1

Puck Protection Drill

Practice shielding the puck and using body position to keep possession under pressure.

Age RangeAges 10+
Duration8–10 minutes
Group SizePairs
SportHockey

Equipment Needed

  • Pucks
  • Sticks

A reliable stick matters here

A durable practice stick gives players the puck feel they need to protect it under real pressure.

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Setup

  • Small area 1v1 with emphasis on using body and edges to protect the puck.
Puck Protection DrillAShields with bodyDWorks to regain puckSmall-area 1v1: edges and body position to keep possession

Instructions

  1. Attackers use edges and body to shield; defenders work to regain the puck cleanly.
  2. Rotate roles and vary the pressure intensity.
Coaching Points
  • Teach attackers to keep low and use body between defender and puck.