1v1 Neutral Zone Angling
Age: U11+
Type: Defensive
Duration: 10-12 min
Players: 6-12
A classic neutral zone 1v1 drill focused on angling, gap control and explosive puck retrieval.
Execution:
• The coach alternates passes to different areas.
• The offensive player reads the puck and tries to beat the defender wide or inside.
Coaching points:
• Proper angling technique.
• Gap control.
• Explosive puck retrieval.
Progressions
- Start — the drill as shown above
- 2v1: a 2nd attacker joins — A second forward follows the play, drives the middle lane and takes the pass for a 2-on-1.
Open it in the builder or a practice plan to watch every step play in order.
