backchecks
/ˈbækˌtʃɛks/
verb
- Third person singular of backcheck: skates back to defend in ice hockey.
- He backchecks every shift without fail.
- The veteran player always backchecks hard, setting an example for the rookies.
- She backchecks aggressively and often forces turnovers.
noun
- Plural of backcheck: multiple acts of skating back to defend.
- The coach counted 15 backchecks from the forward in one shift.
- The team's backchecks were effective all night long.
- His backchecks in the third period saved the game.