Defending Two on Ones in Hockey: To Slide or Not to Slide?

Effective Defense Strategies in Hockey

Defending - the most neglected aspect of the game, but why? It’s essential to be a good defender, making it hard for opposition players. 1, Disrupt, always be there, on the front foot and really active. 2, Be proactive and dictate the ball carrier 3, Don’t fly in, stay light in the feet and make it hard to be beaten Let us here your thoughts, how do you struggle defensively? Is it just that it doesn’t interest you, it’s not attractive enough, or you can’t relate to it, (being a forward)? #fieldh