Drill

Drills

Ice Hockey

Faceoff Wing Support Reads

Coordinate winger positioning and reaction based on the center's draw call

12 min
6 x 5 draws with full unit reads
Intermediate
Demonstration video coming soon

Instructions

  1. 1Have the center call the intended direction of the draw before the drop.
  2. 2Position wingers slightly toward the called direction, without tipping off the opposing center.
  3. 3React instantly off the drop to collect the puck and start the breakout.
  4. 4Debrief after each rep on timing between the center's win and the winger's read.

What to focus on

Winger reaction timed to the center's call, not a delayed reaction to the puck.

Common mistake

Wingers cheating too obviously toward the call, tipping off the opposing center.