1-2-2 Forecheck
The goal of the forcheck is to Influence Opponents with Relentless Pressure into making errors resulting in turnovers
Relentless Pressure
F1 Quick Pressure
- Skate all the way and bump the puck carrier.
- RELOAD through the MIDDLE
F2 Quick Reads
- Apply pressure wherever the puck moves
F3 Quick Rotation
- Race to the next position to deny the breakout
- DENY the WIDTH pass
D1 & D2 Surf Up
- Pressure the outlet options
- Make good reads & get off the wall
1-2-2 Forecheck Keys to Success
Forecheck Rotation on a D to D Pass
Video Examples
The following examples are from Dan Church, the head coach of the York U Lions Women’s Hockey Team: