3 v 1 Albany Drill

3 v 1 Offensive Rush:

• Fill three lanes
• Pivot facing play
• Someone takes your lane, take theirs
• Form offensive triangle
• Stop at net for rebound

3 v 1 Defensive Read the Rush:

• Good body & stick positioning 
• Quick sticks & anticipation 
• Stick well out in front of you, ready to deflect pass 
• The 'D' must stay up & in the middle of the ice between the forwards 
• The 'D' should keep the puck wide 
• If a pass be made back to the slot, the 'D' must pressure and attack the slot 
• The 'D' should keep a tight gap 
• Goalie should call I have the shooter

Do Not:

• Back up into goalie
• It is very important not to commit to one forward

Teaching Notes:

• At higher levels you can not allow the players to shoot from slot
• Defenders must develop fakes stick checks & checks

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