Leon Draisaitl backchecks, tracks, and forces dump in
https://vimeo.com/832038986
The elements of a good backcheck are:
- Urgency and explosiveness of the first several strides
- Getting inside the dots (or middle of the ice) as quickly as possible
- Keep skating until you are on the defensive side of the puck
- Maintain awareness of the opponents and the puck at the same time
What to Watch
- Look at Leon Draisaitl being shot out of a cannon getting back with explosive strides
- He is skating hard through the middle of the ice
- He gets on the defensive side of the puck and is able to help angle and force the puck carrier to dump the puck in at the red line
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