forecheck

/fɔrˈtʃɛk/
verb
  1. In hockey or other sports, to pressure the opposing team in their defensive zone to try to take the puck or ball away.
    • Our team likes to forecheck aggressively to create scoring chances.
    • He was taught to forecheck without taking penalties.
    • The forward moved quickly to forecheck the defenseman behind the net.
Antonyms
noun
  1. An act or strategy of forechecking in hockey or similar sports.
    • The coach called for a strong forecheck in the third period.
    • Their forecheck forced a turnover near the goal.
    • A good forecheck can tire out the other team's defense.
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