Ice Hockey
Tracking the Puck Through Screens
Maintain visual tracking of the puck through traffic and screens
12 min
6 x 8 screened shots
Advanced
Why this drill
Builds toward maintain visual tracking of the puck through traffic and screens.
Instructions
- 1Have a net-front player set a partial screen in front of you.
- 2Move laterally to find a lane around the screen before the shot arrives.
- 3Track the puck continuously from the stick blade to your body or glove.
- 4Communicate loudly to teammates to help identify the shot release.
What to focus on
Active lateral adjustment to find a visual lane before the release.
Recommended reps
6 x 8 screened shots
Common mistake
Staying static behind the screen and losing the puck completely.