One-on-One Confidence Challenger
Confidence
Legend
- player
- defender
- ball
- movement path
How it works
Build in-game confidence by training players to attack a 1-on-1 situation with decisiveness and a committed move.
What you need
- hockey stick
- puck
- ice
Your focus
Many players hesitate in 1-on-1 situations because they lack confidence in their ability to beat a defender. Training decisive attack moves repeatedly against real defenders builds the confidence to commit fully in games. Players who practice 1-on-1 confidence develop the self-belief to be dangerous every time they have the puck with space.
Puck carrier starts at the red line; defender starts at the offensive blue line.
Puck carrier drives to beat the defender 1-on-1 using any move.
After the rep, puck carrier must verbalize what move they used and whether it worked.
Run 6 reps per player, rotating defenders to face different defensive styles.
Goal
Success is attacking the defender with a plan, not reacting to them, you decide what move you're making before you get to them.
Helpful cues
- Commit to a move, half-moves always fail
- Attack the defender's skates, not their body
- If your first move did not work, file it for next time, it will work eventually
Adjust the challenge
Make it easier
Strip it back
Defender is passive for first 3 reps to build success experience.
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Add the next challenge
Add a second defender who joins after 3 seconds, forcing the carrier to beat the first player quickly.No account needed
Build a practice plan
Add drills, keep the plan in this browser, then share a link with your staff or parents.This library helps you find the right drill. Inside UpLVL the right drill finds the player.
This library helps you find the right drill. Inside UpLVL the right drill finds the player.After every practice, UpLVL automatically surfaces the drills each player needs to work on most. See it for yourself.