noun
- plural of forechecking; instances or acts of applying defensive pressure on opposing players in their own zone to regain possession of the puck
Usage: ice hockey; sports
Examples
- The team's aggressive forecheckings in the first period forced several turnovers.
- Effective forecheckings are crucial for winning back possession in the offensive zone.
- The coach emphasized the importance of forecheckings during practice.
- Their forecheckings disrupted the opposing team's breakout attempts.
- Strong forecheckings led to multiple scoring opportunities for the home team.