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Quick Break passing Drill - Defenceman

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Quick Break passing Drill - Defenceman

Description

Coach starts with puck in high slot and dumps into corner. 1) D-man picks up puck and wheels puck around and passes back to coach, other D goes to front of net. 2) Coach dumps it back in quickly, D-man picks up puck and plays a D to D pass. Other D man passes to coach. 3) Coach dumps puck into corner quickly, D picks up puck and pretends to wheel, stops and goes back and passes to coach. Other D goes to front of net. 4) Repeat with other D-man Focus: Head up and communication. Other D-man needs to talk to his partner. Progression: Coach lightly forechecks and the defence need to read the play. Requires someone to receive passes and dump puck back in.