3v3 Coach Transition
Last Updated: 2026-07-02
Age Group: 14U, 16U and older
Skill Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Equipment Needed: None
Space Required: Full Ice
Drill Information
3v3 transition when players miss net.
- Two teams (Navy and Gold) play 3v3, each trying to score on the opposing goalie.
- If a shot misses the net and the puck goes below the dot line, the opposing team's coach passes a new puck out to their team.
- Ex. Gold shoots, misses, and the puck crosses the dot line → Navy coach passes a puck to Navy.
- If a team scores, they get the puck back and receive a pass from their own coach.
- Ex. Navy scores → Navy regroups with the Navy coach.
- Waiting players are on the bench and change on the whistle.
Point system:
- Royal road goals = 3 pts
- Causing a 1v1 turnover = 1 pt
- Goal from "the house" = 3 pts
Coaching Focus Points
- Challenge shooter.
- Track all the way into your body.
- Recognize passing options.
Shooter Focus Points
- Heads up before shot.
- Proper zone entry.
- Back check hard.
Skills Focus
Fundamental Skills:
- Skating
- Positioning
- Stance
- Save Selection
- Rebound Control
- Recovery
Skating Skills:
- Shuffle
- T Push
- C Cut
- Butterfly
- Power Push
Game Situations:
- Small Sided Game
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.
