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FORECHECK [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-07-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ice Hockey
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- aggressive forechecking
1, record 1, English, aggressive%20forechecking
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- aggressive forecheck 2, record 1, English, aggressive%20forecheck
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Forechecking in hockey refers to the offensive strategy employed by a team to regain possession of the puck in the opponent's zone.... Forechecking is crucial as it puts pressure on the opposing team, forcing turnovers, and creating scoring chances.... Aggressive Forecheck. In this system, players aggressively pursue the puck carrier deep into the opponent's zone, aiming to create turnovers and maintain offensive pressure. 2, record 1, English, - aggressive%20forechecking
Record 1, Key term(s)
- aggressive fore-checking
- aggressive fore checking
- aggressive fore-check
- aggressive fore check
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Hockey sur glace
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- échec avant combatif
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9chec%20avant%20combatif
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- échec avant dynamique 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9chec%20avant%20dynamique
correct, masculine noun
- échec avant énergique 3, record 1, French, %C3%A9chec%20avant%20%C3%A9nergique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On a vu lors du camp [une équipe] qui va opter pour sa vitesse et un échec avant combatif [...] 1, record 1, French, - %C3%A9chec%20avant%20combatif
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1979-06-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Ice Hockey
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- controlled breakout
1, record 2, English, controlled%20breakout
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The biggest problem in using controlled breakouts is that the play comes to a complete stop in the defensive zone, allowing the opposition a good opportunity to forecheck aggressively, or set up a strong defense against the potential breakout. 1, record 2, English, - controlled%20breakout
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Hockey sur glace
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- échappée contrôlée
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9chapp%C3%A9e%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9e
avoid, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- sortie de zone contrôlée 2, record 2, French, sortie%20de%20zone%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9e
see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le plus grand problème en matière d'échappée contrôlée, est que le jeu s'arrête complètement dans la zone défensive, permettant ainsi à l'équipe adverse de préparer une solide défense ou de réagir fortement face à une échappée éventuelle. 1, record 2, French, - %C3%A9chapp%C3%A9e%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
«sortie de zone contrôlée» : Selon M. Parayne de l'Association canadienne de hockey amateur «breakout» est une sortie de zone et non une échappée qui est l'équivalent de «breakaway». 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9chapp%C3%A9e%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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