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Backcheck by Avalanche Forces Dump and Easy Retrieval

https://vimeo.com/858175836

Knowing how to backcheck and having a strategy is just as important as having the work habits to skate hard to the defensive side of the puck. In this clip hard work and good strategy lead to a turnover.

What to Watch

Good F3 positioning allows F3 to get pack on defense quickly when the puck is turned over.
The moment the Panthers gain possession F3 transitions to defense and takes three hard strides to get on the defensive side of the puck.
He uses the dots to isolate the puck carrier and force him into the defense.
The defense is able to play a tight gap knowing he has support.
When the puck is chipped into the zone the backchecker can be the first one to the puck.