3/23/2021

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Time Drill
5 Min Active Stretching
10 Min Hamster Drill
  • Split into groups of 3 players
  • Middle player runs in a figure-8 pattern around 2 outer players (simulate pick play)
  • Outer players pass it to each other one time in between passing to (simulate hitting cutter)
10 Min 1v0 to 2v1 GB Drill
  • 1v0
    • Roll ball to self and use proper GB technique
    • Curl in a question mark pattern and hit outlet pass
  • 2v1
    • Roll ball out but now with 1 defender trailing
    • Outlet pass must break to the left or right to create proper passing lane
10 Min Two Man pick and roll shooting at top and bottom
  • "Pass & Pick" concept
  • Teach proper pick technique and mention types (standard, slip, back, razor)
    • Where your butt is aimed is the direction picker must take
    • Pick from the inside out
  • 2v1 from the top and bottom
    • (1) Dodger → (Static) Defender/Coach → (2) Picker/Roller
    • Defender takes away one option. Make a decision!!!
    • Go to the goal
5 Min Water
20 Min Double Gretzky Drill
  • practice picking up cutters
  • two feeders behind the cage
  • pass the ball back and forth
  • 2 defenders and 2 offensive guys top of the box
  • defenders head on a swivel yelling which player has the ball while watching their guy
  • offensive guys cut, defender denies the cut
  • defender should watch the cutter's hips not his head, shoulders or eyes
5 Min Water
10 Min North/South - East/West Rule
  • "Catch and Go" concept
    • The purpose is to force the defense move to weak side (180→°)
  • North/South = triggers immediate pass
  • East / West = triggers immediate dodge
20 Min 5 on a Die Drill (to 5v5 scrimmage)
  • (5) offensive players integrating E-W/N-S Rule
    • N-S triggers quick pass
    • E-W player dodges, pulls out, and passes it on on adjacent
    • Must keep the ball moving quickly
  • (5) defenders playing "soft defense" but with good positioning and communication
20 Min 6 v 6 Half Field (optional)
  • Game situations
    • Face-offs
    • Substitutions
    • EMO/MD
    • Clears/rides