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ROGER NEILSON
Camp Director
Ottawa Senators, NHL
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Pinching
Pinching refers to
defencemen in the offensive zone who move down the boards
to confront a winger who is receiving a pass around the
boards. The job of the pinching defenceman is to keep the
puck in the zone or at least take the man. This is a skill
that should be practiced.
Zdeno Chara and Wade Redden are the best at pinching on
the Senators. For effective pinching, three conditions
should apply:
1. There should be pressure by the forwards down low.
2. There should be a forward in position to support.
3. The pinching defenceman must get there before or at the
same time as the puck.
Needless to say, lack of support, failure to take the man,
or poor timing can result in a 2 -1 against. On the other
hand, effective pinching really helps your team's
forechecking game.
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