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Defensive Zone Faceoff - Strong Side Breakout
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Defensive Zone Faceoff - Strong Side Breakout: Need to get the puck out quick, use the strong-side breakout for a quick one-touch pass or chip to clear the zone. Use deception of going behind the net then force puck up the strong side where wingers are crashing the opposing D hard. This forces the D to retreat versus pinch deep.
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Step by step
Step 1 — Lineup
Step 2 — Tie Up - Create Space for Retrieval
Step 3 — Scan and Look for Options
Step 4 — Skate to clear option
Step 5 — Hard Pass up Wall
Step 6 — Chip or Quick Touch Pass
Step 7 — Get puck across blue line
Step 8 — Weakside Winger Drives Strong Side
Step 9 — Fast Rush Up Ice
Step 10 — End
Coaching points
- Timing the pass up the wall so Wingers are ready
- Tie-up C and Board-side Wingers to give time for puck retrieval
- Send the puck hard so it clears the zone or allows for quick chip/redirect
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