Ice Hockey
Small Area Numbers Game
Improve quick decision-making under numerical pressure in tight spaces
15 min
8 x 60-second small-area games, varying numbers
Advanced
Why this drill
Builds toward improve quick decision-making under numerical pressure in tight spaces.
Instructions
- 1Play 2-on-2, 3-on-2, or 3-on-3 games in a small marked area of the ice.
- 2Force quick decisions by limiting time and space with tight boundaries.
- 3Emphasize supporting the puck and making the simple play under pressure.
- 4Rotate numbers each set to vary the decision-making demands.
What to focus on
Fast, simple decisions made under real time pressure.
Recommended reps
8 x 60-second small-area games, varying numbers
Common mistake
Overhandling the puck or forcing low-percentage plays instead of the simple option.