Faceoffs: Defensive Zone
Monday, September 12th, 2011 at
12:41 am
A few Defensive Zone Faceoff options that have worked well for me in the past
I like to have VERY structured positioning and responsibilities in my defensive zone play––including faceoffs!! This particular set-up will leave you in great position for a breakout if we win the draw, and great position for defensive zone coverage if we lose the draw. Either way we are covered!
This set-up also allows for a few “more aggressive” options that I like to use every now and then to catch the other team off guard.
Enjoy!
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Responsibilities
Left Wing
Attack Man – he must (what??) to break through to opposing defenseman (or shooter)
Not sure I understand the question, but yes, the LW breaks through to attack any shooter to the left side of the ice. Generally, the RW will take care of any shooters if the other team wins the face-off to the right side of the ice.
In your video you show the right defense setting up on left boards.
In your pdf Playbook you show the left defense on the left boards.
Which is better or is that a print error.
Good catch – I used to have the D play on their regular sides, but I have since modified my set-up to have them on their “off” sides. This makes the ring breakout an easier play. At the end of the day it’s not a huge difference, but I do like having a righty on the left side, and visa versa (when possible). Thanks for pointing that out!