Return to defensive zone coverage is an under-practiced part of the game at the lower levels. 40% of shots at 5v5 are created immediately after a zone entry, following NZ forecheck but before all five defenders are fully set in DZ coverage.
Watch the video above to understand:
The defensive priorities at the team level
The reads & responsibilities for each…
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