A forecheck where one forward goes in to pressure the puck while the other two forwards and both defensemen stay higher in layers. It takes away outlet passes and protects against odd-man rushes.
A neutral-zone forecheck with one forward pressuring, three players spread across the middle of the ice and one defenseman back. It clogs the neutral zone and waits for a turnover.
An aggressive forecheck where two forwards attack deep, one on the puck carrier and one on the next likely pass, while the third forward holds the high slot and the defensemen hold the blue line.
A forecheck where two forwards pressure deep while the third forward and both defensemen line up across the blue line. Keeping three players back makes it hard for the other team to get out with speed.
The first forward in on the forecheck, called F1. Their job is to reach the puck carrier fast and on an angle that steers the play where the team wants it.
Skating at the puck carrier on a curved path that takes away the middle of the ice and pushes them toward the boards, where teammates can help trap the puck.
How fast and how hard forecheckers close on the puck carrier. More pressure creates turnovers but risks letting the other team break out with extra attackers.
A team's plan for pressuring the puck in the other team's zone. Systems are named for how many players go in deep and how many stay back, such as 1-2-2, 2-1-2 or 2-3.
A cautious forecheck where the left wing drops back in line with the two defensemen when the puck goes deep, so three players guard the blue line while the center and right wing pressure.
A forechecker cutting off the pass between the two defensemen, often by skating through the space behind or in front of the net, so the puck stays on one side.
The forward who stays highest on the forecheck, called F3. They protect the middle of the ice, cover for a pinching defenseman and are first back if the other team breaks out.