Weiss Defensive Faceoffs

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Description

C - attempts to win faceoff away from net to corner. Center ties up man and then drifts towards net to provide support or to block shooting lanes.

RW - rushes D regardless of whether faceoff was won.

LW - if faceoff won LW breaks to far boards. If lost takes RD or blocks shooting lane.

RD - retrieves faceoff and sends puck at angle to other D behind net or to opposing winger on a rim. If faceoff is lost collapse towards net and obstruct LW and C.

LD - drifts towards net if won to be ready for pass or support breakout. If lost obstruct RW and get in shooting lanes.