Game version
Tape-to-tape pairs: pass back and forth and count passes in a row to beat your own last round.
Pass Through Traffic
Find a passing lane past a defender's stick and hit a moving teammate.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Two attackers move in a small zone with one defender between them.
Core: Medium. Beat your own longest run of passes.
- Ages
- 14 and up
- Time
- 12 min
- Players
- You and 3 partners
- Space
- Gym or court
- Bring
- Stick, pucks, 3 partners, cones
- Level · skill
- Advanced · Passing
The steps
How it works
- Two attackers move in a small zone with one defender between them.
- The defender's stick covers the lane; move the puck until a lane opens.
- Pass only when the lane is clear.
- Play 6 rounds of 1 minute and rotate the defender.
Coaching point
Move the puck to open the lane.
Safety: Keep your stick down and make sure the area around you is clear.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (close), Core (medium), More (one touch). Beat your own longest run of passes.
Story
You are a pair of dolphins playing catch across the bay.
My best
Beat your own count
Beat your own longest run of passes. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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