2v1 Stop Back
Last Updated: 2026-06-02
Age Group: 14U, 16U And Older
Skill Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Equipment Needed: None
Space Required: Full Ice
Drill Information
This drill starts with a defensive puck recovery to a pass up to the slot into a 2v1 back into the same zone.
- Defense starts by skating to the top of the circle transitioning towards the boards then retrieving puck from corner.
- Forward starts by skating down to the dot then cutting towards the center to retrieve pass.
- Defense passes to forward, forward skates up ice to make a pass to the forward on the wall.
- Continues skating and stops at the blue line.
- Once they hit the blue line the second forward is activated and they go back 2v1 on the defense that gaps up in the neutral zone.
Coaching Focus Points
- Follow passes.
- Gain depth on the rush.
- Recognize the hand of the pass threat.
- Rebound control to non dangerous areas.
Shooter Focus Points
- Recognize if goalie is cheating the pass.
- Read a net drive or pass.
- Do not force pass.
Skills Focus
Fundamental Skills:
- Skating
- Rebound Control
This drill and the website on which it is hosted were developed as part of USA Hockey's Goaltending Gold certification program. For more drills and goaltending content, visit GoalieGen.com. All drills created and organized in CoachThem.
