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FORECHECKER [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
- forechecking
1, record 1, English, forechecking
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- forecheck 2, record 1, English, forecheck
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Forechecking is another excellent way of turning over possession of the puck. A good forechecker always approaches his opponent on an angle. Under full control of his movement, he forces the man toward the board making contact with him to separate him from the puck. 3, record 1, English, - forechecking
Record 1, Key term(s)
- fore-checking
- fore checking
- fore-check
- fore check
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Hockey sur glace
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- échec avant
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9chec%20avant
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1979-08-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Ice Hockey
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- forechecker
1, record 2, English, forechecker
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
If a forechecker positions himself so as to cut off this pass to the center, or if a second forechecker stays in deep to cover the centerman, the defenseman can make a quick pass to his partner. 1, record 2, English, - forechecker
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Hockey sur glace
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- chasseur 1, record 2, French, chasseur
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Si le chasseur se place de façon à intercepter la rondelle destinée au joueur de centre, ou si un deuxième chasseur couvre le joueur de centre, le défenseur peut faire une passe à l'autre défenseur. 1, record 2, French, - chasseur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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