Check out this progression of the same concept and skill performed in three different settings - NHL, OHL and a skill development practice. The forehand is where you set up your plays, control the puck, and allow yourself to make hard plays with the puck.
Finding efficient ways to transition the puck out of your zone is crucial for a defenseman. Utilizing forehand plays increases the success rate of zone exits.
Key Takeaways:
- Strong grip of the stick and hands in a fixed position
- Early Scans to maintain eyes up ice
- Getting inside dot lane with the puck
- Deceptiveness to create separation
- Quick, decisive movements to shield the puck while staying low in turns
- Using the forehand to set up and finish plays under pressure
