Drill

Drills

Ice Hockey

Second Wave Attack Timing

Time a trailing player's entry into the play as a second wave threat

12 min
6 x 2-on-1 with a trailer
Advanced

Why this drill

Builds toward time a trailing player's entry into the play as a second wave threat.

Instructions

  1. 1Run a 2-on-1 rush with a third player trailing the play by several strides.
  2. 2Have the trailer read the developing play rather than rushing in immediately.
  3. 3Time the trailer's arrival to the slot for a rebound or late pass option.
  4. 4Rotate the trailer role to build the habit across the group.

What to focus on

Trailer arriving at the right moment, not too early or too late.

Recommended reps

6 x 2-on-1 with a trailer

Common mistake

The trailer arriving too early and getting picked off by the defense.