PGKA - Coach´s Corner - High tempo 2on2 both nets (Small area game)
A fast paced 2on2 game that allows forwards to attack either net to score while the defense works to defend both goals. Defense can score a point by stripping the puck and making 3 or 4 consecutive passes in a row. The coach keeps track of the score and alternates forwards and defensemen after approx. 40-50 seconds. In case the defensemen manage 3 or 4 passes to each other in a row everybody changes and 2 fresh players of each team get ready for a new puck.
Always get in position after a change in the center of the area whereas teams alternating offense/ defense every time.
The key points are:
communication is a must to be successful
all players are encouraged to keep their heads up to read and play and jump to open space
forwards should use deception and change of direction quickly in order to transition to the other net
forwards protect the puck and use tight turns
Variations: smaller or bigger space, play 3on3