1 on 1 gap control


1 on 1 gap control diagram 1

Description

- D passes to F, then skates backwards around middle face off circle - F receives the pass, makes a tight cut around the faceoff circle - F carries the puck up the boards, D transitions and tries to maintain gap control - D focuses on chest of opponent, not puck

Key Points

passing, skating, gap control, checking

Notes

both sides go at the same time