Goalie Gen - Development Plans

3v3 Interchange

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Last Updated: 2026-07-02
Age Group: 12U, 14U, 16U and older
Skill Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Equipment Needed: None
Space Required: Whole Zone

Drill Information

  1. In this activity, there can only be a maximum of two players in a zone.
  2. Players are encouraged to interchange with each other.
Drill diagram

Coaching Focus Points

  • Recognize passing lanes.
  • Stay on feet as long as possible.
  • Stay on stick angle.

Shooter Focus Points

  • Communicate change.
  • Use all passing options.
  • Crash rebounds.

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
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