2 v 1 Defensive Read the Rush KHL 2010-11

2 v 1 Defensive Read the Rush:

• Good body & stick positioning 
• Quick sticks & anticipation 
• Stick well out in front of you, ready to deflect pass 
• The 'D' should keep a tight gap
• The 'D' should keep the puck wide
• The  'D'  must  skate backwards and stay in the middle of the ice
• Stay between the two forwards 
• If a pass is made back to the slot, the 'D' must pressure and attack the slot 
• Goalie should call I have the shooter

Notes:   

In higher leagues, you can not just automatically let the player shoot. The players shoot the puck to good these days. Defense need to learn to improvise by;

• Block shots
• Block passing lanes
• Develop fake stick checks and body checks
• Develop instincts when to pressure
• Scout the other team - Know who you want  and who you don't want to let shoot. 

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