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Record 1 2024-07-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ice Hockey
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.

Key term(s)
  • fore-checking
  • fore checking
  • fore-check
  • fore check

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hockey sur glace

Spanish

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