forechecking
/ˈfɔrˌtʃɛkɪŋ/
noun
- In hockey and other sports, the act of pressuring the opposing team in their defensive zone to regain control of the puck or force a turnover.
- His relentless forechecking forced the goalie to make a bad pass.
- The team's aggressive forechecking led to several scoring chances in the first period.
- Coaches often emphasize forechecking as a key part of a strong defensive strategy.
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