*Variation #1 (7 min):  "No Balls."  The player at the front or back of the line steps back from the group and aligns themselves between the 2-3 metre gap left between the players still in line, and the boards.  This player takes their time working through the gauntlet (3-5 players), taking a check from each of their teammates in line (Variation #1A).

Any player who takes a penalty during the drill needs to run a lap of the box, and get back in their position in line.  Everyone gets a turn running through the gauntlet, taking three reps each overall (1st rep - slash, 2nd rep - body check, 3rd rep - cross check).

Coaches also have the option of adding a loose ball to pick up at the of the gauntlet (Variation #1B), asking players to fall & roll (ideally onto a mat) and get up at the end of the gauntlet (Variation #1C), scooping the loose ball and getting back in line or going to the net for a shot (Variation #1D).  After the player scoops the ball or takes a shot, they then enter the gauntlet at the end where they just exited.  All players in the gauntlet then bump one position forward until they make to the front of the gauntlet; ultimately taking their turn.

*Variation #2 (7 min):  "With Balls."  Same as the above variation except the player running through the gauntlet is now carrying a ball.  This time, if they don't squeak through the check and get pinched against the boards, they can curl out (as they would also do if it was another defender in a double-team scenario) and re-set for the next player in the gauntlet.

*Variation #3 (7 min):  "Open Floor."  Same as the above variations except the drill is now moved to the open floor and their are players on both sides of the gauntlet as the player with runs through.  An odd number of players, 5, 7 or 9, is ideal for this drill variation, with one player running through the gauntlet and 4, 6 or 8 players on the outside (2-4 on each side).  Only stick checks are permitted in this variation.