SDS Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 yet I'm defenseless to stop it. It's not like I can take the body and check the guy. What is the best way to position myself to defend against it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 The toe jam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jshockeyguy7 Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 I'm a forward and I use this move quite frequently, the thing that interrupts or stops it is if the defencemen keeps his body square to me, stays in front of me, and keeps his stick on the ground in front of him, blocking my shooting lane or passing lane if i have it, hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted November 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 I'm a forward and I use this move quite frequently, the thing that interrupts or stops it is if the defencemen keeps his body square to me, stays in front of me, and keeps his stick on the ground in front of him, blocking my shooting lane or passing lane if i have it, hope this helps. so, if you're a righty and you toe drag and drift to your left - I just need to drift along with you? Do I just blow off the poke check and stare at your chest - trying to stay in front? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jshockeyguy7 Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 I'm a left hand shot so I come in from the left hand side when I do it, your best bet is to do exactly what you said and keep your eyes on his waist( easier to tell which way a forward will move ) while conciously keeping your stick in front of you and in either a shooting or passing lane, watch the Sabres defence as they are excellent at doing this, most of the time the forward will have to continue wide, dump it in, or have his shot blocked by you or deflected. That being said, it's much easier said than done in a game situation :D. P.S. One thing to remember is to never commit yourself first, pretty much at all, unless he's being careless with the puck and you know you can get it, when you commit you make it much easier for the forward to continue his drift, and/or walk around you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted November 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 P.S. One thing to remember is to never commit yourself first, pretty much at all, unless he's being careless with the puck and you know you can get it, when you commit you make it much easier for the forward to continue his drift, and/or walk around you. ahhhh.... so you have seen me play before? :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevbeau Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 I'm a left hand shot so I come in from the left hand side when I do it, your best bet is to do exactly what you said and keep your eyes on his waist( easier to tell which way a forward will move ) while conciously keeping your stick in front of you and in either a shooting or passing lane, watch the Sabres defence as they are excellent at doing this, most of the time the forward will have to continue wide, dump it in, or have his shot blocked by you or deflected. That being said, it's much easier said than done in a game situation :D. P.S. One thing to remember is to never commit yourself first, pretty much at all, unless he's being careless with the puck and you know you can get it, when you commit you make it much easier for the forward to continue his drift, and/or walk around you. Great explanation. Also, as you get more comfortable you can play mind games with forwards and make them think you're commiting. Another way to combat it is have your defensive partner crash from the other side. Most guys in beer league aren't aware enough to react to the 2nd defensman...although I'd be careful trying this with anyone who's a good heads up player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted November 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 Great explanation. Also, as you get more comfortable you can play mind games with forwards and make them think you're commiting. Another way to combat it is have your defensive partner crash from the other side. Most guys in beer league aren't aware enough to react to the 2nd defensman...although I'd be careful trying this with anyone who's a good heads up player. Please explain further... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bg17 Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 Checking the guy, no. Taking the body, yes. Don't look at the puck, focus from waist to chest, stick on the ice out in front of you, stick opened to the forehand, elbow cocked, free hand up ready to steer the attacker. Attempt the poke check but don't lunge with the body. Keep the feet moving without crossing over. Cakewalk, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted November 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 Checking the guy, no. Taking the body, yes. Don't look at the puck, focus from waist to chest, stick on the ice out in front of you, stick opened to the forehand, elbow cocked, free hand up ready to steer the attacker. Attempt the poke check but don't lunge with the body. Keep the feet moving without crossing over. Cakewalk, right? that is my signature move! :lol: How do you move laterally w/o crossing your feet? :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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