Hockey drill · by BenchIQ

Backcheck Transition Rush

U10U12U14U16U18Half IceIntermediate1v12v0BackcheckTransition / Entry-Exits
Backchecking drill that simulates a hard backcheck with stick lift/check in the neutral zone to transition the puck back to offense. Quick pass play for zone-entry with a net-drive, shot and rebound chance. Shooter immediately curls to backcheck the next rush on the other side. This is a continuous flow drill.
Watch the animation

Step by step

Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Step 8
Step 9
Step 10
Step 11
Step 12
Step 13

Coaching points

  • Adjust the speed/effort of the puck carrier out of the zone, start at 50% speed then increase to add tempo 
  • Good body contact, stick lift, and timing to transition back to offense
  • Transitions with quick acceleration to gain offensive advantage

Run this drill with your team

Copy it into your own library, animate it, print the drill card and drop it into a practice plan — or draw your own from scratch.

7 days of Pro, free · no card needed