1. applies pressure on opposing players in their defensive zone to regain possession of the puck
Usage: hockey

Examples

• The center forechecks aggressively to disrupt the opponent’s breakout.
• She forechecks deep in the offensive zone to create turnovers.
• The team forechecks with two players while one stays back.
• He forechecks the defenseman behind the net.
• The coach wants his forwards to forecheck more consistently.
• When the team forechecks effectively, they score more goals.