2-1-2 Forecheck

2-1-2 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

  • Get in front of the net and take away the behind the net pass

F3 Stay High

  • Race to the winger to prevent going up the boards
  • Take away the high center of the ice if the breaking out team moves it to centre

D1 & D2 Surf Up

  • Pressure the outlet options
  • Make good reads & get off the wall

1-2-2 Forecheck Video

Forecheck Rotation on a D to D Pass

Video Examples

The following examples are from other coaches on youTube