👀Pay attention to the defender's movements and anticipate their actions.
⛸️Position yourself near the wall to cut off the puck's path and create a shorter distance to skate.
🏒Try to get off the wall and into the middle of the ice to open up more playmaking opportunities.
🔄If the defender is not pressuring, start heading north and initiate the attack.
🚀In aggressive forechecking situations, quickly move to the boards and use your skates to stop the puck before making a play.
How can I anticipate the defender's actions?
—By keeping your eyes up and observing their movements, you can predict their actions and react accordingly.
Why should I position myself near the wall?
—Being close to the wall allows you to intercept the puck and create a shorter distance to skate when making plays.
Why is it important to get off the wall?
—By moving towards the middle of the ice, you open up more options for plays and increase your chances of creating scoring opportunities.
What should I do if the defender is not pressuring me?
—Take advantage of the situation by heading north, carrying the puck with you, and initiating the attack.
How should I handle aggressive forechecking?
—Quickly get to the boards, use your skates to stop the puck, and make a play to maintain possession or clear it from the danger zone.
00:03Tips for wingers playing along the boards in the defensive zone.
00:19Look up ice to read the defender's movements and anticipate their actions.
00:40Position yourself near the wall to intercept the puck and create a shorter distance to skate.
01:36Get off the wall and into the middle of the ice to open up playmaking opportunities.
02:18Head north and initiate the attack when the defender is not pressuring.
02:32In aggressive forechecking situations, quickly move to the boards, stop the puck with your skates, and make a play.
