3 Zone Basic


3 Zone Basic diagram 1

Description

Stick Catch: Line up about 5 feet apart; stick with the buttend on the ice and holding in one hand; have the girls communicate to each other that they are ready; let go of stick and race to catch partners stick before it falls; if both able to do it 3 time in a row move them further back. Star Pass: Line up evenly spaced around the circle; start with one girl looking for target and getting confirmation that receiver is ready; sweep puck to next player be ready to receive a pass. Continue around to next player; Do not chase puck if it is passed outside of circle coaches retrieve; if going well add another puck. Corner battle: Forwards versus defence and goalie protect the puck play in front of nets; focus on passing and getting used to bumping; reset on smother of puck or goal.

Key Points

Stick Catch: Fast Start Keep Eyes on Stick Star Pass: Wait for target and confirmation Sweeping motion Cradle Reception Do not chase the puck if is missed fired Corner battle: Tight space 3 on 2 battle No goalie in one end Use your teammates