Ice Hockey
D-to-D Breakout Passing
Move the puck quickly and accurately between defensemen under forecheck pressure
12 min
8 breakout reps with a forechecker
Intermediate
Why this drill
Builds toward move the puck quickly and accurately between defensemen under forecheck pressure.
Instructions
- 1Start with the puck behind the net under simulated forecheck pressure.
- 2Make a quick, hard pass to the far-side defenseman before pressure arrives.
- 3Have the receiving defenseman open up early to accept the pass in stride.
- 4Progress the puck up ice with a third pass to a winger.
What to focus on
Pass released before the forechecker closes the gap.
Recommended reps
8 breakout reps with a forechecker
Common mistake
Holding the puck too long behind the net and forcing a rushed pass.