Puck Retrieval Point Shot
Last Updated: 2026-07-20
Age Group: 12U, 14U, 16U and older
Skill Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Equipment Needed: None
Space Required: Half Zone
Drill Information
Two shot puck retrieval with point shot.
- Coach dumps puck into corner.
- Player retrieves puck while pressure is applied.
- Player passes back to the coach, then receives it back for a shot.
- Player posts up in front of the net for a screen.
- Second coach passes the point player a puck.
- Player gets a quick shot off.
Coaching Focus Points
- Communicate pressure.
- Small shuffles/adjustments with shooter.
- Stay on stick angle of screen.
Shooter Focus Points
- Quick shots.
- Get in front of goalies eyes.
- Recognize pressure.
Skills Focus
Fundamental Skills:
- Skating
- Positioning
- Stance
- Save Selection
- Rebound Control
- Recovery
Skating Skills:
- Shuffle
- T Push
- C Cut
- Butterfly
- Power Push
Game Situations:
- Opposed Practice
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