It's common for D to join the rush at the upper levels, but what are the building blocks for minor hockey players? When to go, when to retreat?
This is a great example of using the "traffic light" method...
- FLA#5 has green light to go when he sees his strong side winger has full possession and he is above the opposition's F's
- Upon missing the pass he now has an yellow light and must decide if chasing the puck or retreating is the best option
- He identifies a red light when he reads that TOR#44 will gain full possesion and is already looking up ice for a quick transition outlet
- FLA#5 decides to retreat and defend which was the correct read!
