Foundation Badges Supported:
Individual Positioning,
Supportive Play,
Basic Positions
Progressive Skill Opportunities:
- Puck Batting (Shallow)
- Curl Mastery (Shallow)
Coach Note: This block introduces controlled defensive pressure and contested puck situations. Players learn to apply pressure without over-committing while maintaining team support.
- Coach drops puck between two players.
- Players race to control the puck.
- First controlled possession continues play.
Coaching Focus:
- Approach angle
- Control first contact
- Do not swing wildly
Badge Opportunities:
- Attacker enters a narrow lane with puck.
- Defender pressures while staying between attacker and goal.
- Focus on controlled challenge.
Coaching Focus:
- Body positioning
- Stick placement
- Patience under pressure
Badge Opportunities:
- Two attackers vs one defender.
- Second defender enters late to support.
- Goal is to slow the attack and recover structure.
Coaching Focus:
- First defender pressures
- Second defender supports behind
- Protect the middle
Badge Opportunities:
- Three defenders organize around puck.
- First pressures.
- Second supports.
- Third protects goal line.
Coaching Focus:
- Spacing between defenders
- Pressure timing
- Goal protection
Badge Opportunities:
¶ Contain and Delay
- Attacker carries puck along wall.
- Defender contains without diving past.
- Support defender closes space.
Coaching Focus:
- Patience under pressure
- Protect the middle
- Delay attack
Badge Opportunities: