Foundation Badges Supported:
Supportive Play,
Basic Positions,
Individual Positioning
Progressive Skill Opportunities:
- Wall Control
- Corner Support
- Controlled Exit
Coach Note: These drills develop player behavior when play is forced into the wall or corner. Focus on control, support, and safe exits rather than forcing play.
- Player carries puck along the wall.
- Defender applies controlled pressure.
- Carrier uses wall to protect and delay.
Coaching Focus:
- Keep puck on wall side
- Do not rush under pressure
- Maintain control
Badge Opportunities:
- Play starts in the defensive corner.
- Defenders organize and support early.
- Attackers maintain control but do not force play.
Coaching Focus:
- Early support in the corner
- Do not collapse structure
- Maintain spacing
Badge Opportunities:
- Puck starts in attacking corner.
- Attacker plays puck up the back wall.
- Applies pressure to move play out of the corner.
Coaching Focus:
- Use back wall to exit
- Maintain pressure while exiting
- Do not stop play in the corner
Badge Opportunities:
- Controlled Exit
- Wall Control
- Puck starts in corner.
- Player performs small swing out of corner.
- Creates new angle away from pressure.
Coaching Focus:
- Short controlled movement
- Create space away from corner
- Do not force play
Badge Opportunities:
¶ Wall Pass and Support
- Player plays puck up the wall past defender.
- Forward positions behind defender.
- Forward collects or back-picks the puck.
Coaching Focus:
- Use outside space
- Support arrives early
- Be ready to recover loose puck
Badge Opportunities:
- 3v3 small game starting in corner.
- Defending team must exit corner under control.
- Attacking team applies pressure but does not over-commit.
Coaching Focus:
- Controlled exits
- Maintain structure
- Support early
Badge Opportunities:
- Use the wall
- Be patient
- Back wall
- Swing out
- Support early
- Outside space
- Exit with control
- Forcing play in the corner
Cue: Be patient.
- No support in the corner
Cue: Help early.
- Rushing the exit
Cue: Control first.
- Playing into pressure
Cue: Use the wall.