Ice Hockey
Defensive Zone Faceoff Coverage
Set proper coverage assignments for a defensive zone draw loss
10 min
6 x defensive zone draw simulations
Beginner
Demonstration video coming soon
Instructions
- 1Line up all five players in defensive zone faceoff positions.
- 2On a simulated loss, each player immediately shifts to their coverage assignment.
- 3The center pressures the puck carrier while wingers cover the points.
- 4Reset and repeat, varying which side the draw is lost to.
What to focus on
Immediate shift to coverage the instant the draw is lost.
Common mistake
Players standing still after a lost draw instead of shifting to assignments.