1-2-2 Forechecking System

http://weisstechhockey.com/blog/366/faq-on-1-2-2-foosball-forecheck/ - There have been a few recurring questions on this vid - please see my FAQ follow-up video at the blog.

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[FoghornLeghorn7]

You could be opening up a 3 on one. What if F3 cant pick up a high ring around boards which it will likely be and a high winger will pick up puck. F3 has a tough stop

[weissie20]

@FoghornLeghorn7 a "high ring" is a possibility. however, that should still leave us with 2 defensemen back.

also, we instruct our defensemen to "hold the line" but not to pinch in this particular forecheck. this helps to ensure we have a guy on the line to keep any loose pucks in, but at the same time doesn't leave us vulnerable to an odd-man rush from a poorly executed pinch.

[weissie20]

@FoghornLeghorn7 at the end of the day, any forecheck is beatable... i've see this one beat more often by having the puck-carrying defenseman skate it up the ice himself than from a ring... although i suppose a well executed ring COULD work....

bottom line, have a few forechecks in your team's arsenal. use one until the other team figures out how to beat it, then switch it up! good luck! :)

PS - make sure you check out our Q&A follow up video to this one. the link is in the description.

[FoghornLeghorn7]

@weissie20 good answer......The D staying high and alert would back stop that play as you said, or possible get the missed "high ring"...

[weissie20]

@FoghornLeghorn7 thanks :)

[hatejapanesecars]

what if the D tries to reverse? thats a lot of ice to cover for F2 and F3 along with D1 and D2, and that leaves the strongside (in this case the side after the reverse) winger an open lane to either skate or pass to his centerman

[weissie20]

thanks for the comment... i actually did a follow-up video to this one that addresses that question (you aren't the only one who's asked it). the link to follow-up vid is in the description for this video.

[spatti88]

what is the name of these program?

[weissie20]

Thanks!

[adrianjrbulldogs]

Great Videos. I like how you give many scenarios for each situation. Even though I have coached for many years, I like your approach and illustrations better than most. Very detailed and clearly illustrated. Keep up the good work.