verb
- to check an opponent in the attacking zone in ice hockey
Usage: hockey
noun
- the act of checking an opponent in the attacking zone in ice hockey
Usage: hockey
Examples
- The forwards need to forecheck aggressively to regain possession.
- She decided to forecheck the defenseman behind the net.
- Their forecheck created several scoring opportunities.
- The team’s aggressive forecheck disrupted the opponent’s breakout.
- He was penalized for an illegal forecheck.
- The coach emphasized the importance of a strong forecheck.