Drill

Instructions

1. 1Track which lines are matched against which opponents throughout the game.
2. 2Note zone starts, such as offensive or defensive zone faceoffs, for each line.
3. 3Identify patterns in how the coaching staff used matchups to create advantages.
4. 4Summarize one deployment adjustment that could improve your own team's matchups.

What to focus on

Identifying deployment patterns tied to zone starts and matchups.

Common mistake

Only watching individual plays without tracking broader deployment patterns.