How to Run a Hockey Offense: Breakout up the Center

A lack of defending forecheckers is the key in switching from a breakout play up the boards to one up the center.

Things You'll Need

  • Hockey Pucks
  • Hockey pucks
  • Hockey Sticks
  • Hockey sticks
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Instructions

    • 1

      Ensure that your defender has received control of the puck in the corner.

    • 2

      Skate the defenseman toward the net, and note how closely the forechecker is pursuing.

    • 3

      Note that the defense carrier moves into center ice. The other team may now enter a defensive stance and open passing lanes.

    • 4

      Have your defender pass to the center.

    • 5

      Instruct the center to pass to a breaking wing, who moves into the neutral zone and toward the goal.