Thanks for the vid. I haven’t played the game in over 10 years. Trying to get back into it. To say the least I suck. I wish I found some people to play with that will show me the ropes. And had the patience to deal with the new guy.
It's very tough to get back into this game after so long. Patience is something not a lot of people have for this game. Playing drop ins is your best bet at improving in this game and gives you a chance to put yourself out there against many different players. Maybe someone can hit you up after the game or ask them if they have a club and if they would consider you joining.
Love these breakdown videos. Love how it’s exclusive to one build. Look forward to future vids with different builds and then a finally one comparing them all and ranking next to worst.
Yeah I'll keep cycling through builds as well as focus points for each video to keep it fresh. This vid was about the fundamentals of defense. The next one will be about positioning in all areas of the ice. I'll use a quicker build for that one. But this could expand even more as far as doing team defense vids as well as coaching.
@@HackAttack34 Awesome. I LOVE how you break it down, what your thought process is etc. I do this a lot too in my games (if you haven’t noticed lol) when I make a mistake, misread or taking about a good pass/goal I made. I also try to point out when I use something people may not use a lot or know of (like manual sauce).
It takes a while to get comfortable at playing defense. It's best to understand the fundamentals first and the rotations of the game and then develop the skill and pace needed.
I saw how in the end you were caught holding the LT cut to backskate. I like to tap it and face the puck carrier. I can let go and face my goalie in that last situation. I hope that made sense. My build is a pmd. I lowered my balance in favor of agility for my build and use elite edges. Build was nice. I just saw you didn't add any boosts or superstar ability. Maybe i missed that part. Seems crucial but this isn't about builds
Yeah this was designed for all players starting at level 1 with no traits showcasing how defense can be played as this video was near when the game first dropped.
I’m not a 3s guy. 3s are for players that only want to score the most points, including dmen… 6s is hockey. Each position playing a specific role, while simultaneously adapting and reacting to what teammates do. There’s too many players that really don’t know how to properly play 6s… mostly bc they just want to score, and are tunnel visioned.. won’t adapt and cover another position is the momentum calls for it
I play both 3s and 6s and I will say that you have a valid point. People play 3s because it's easier to stand out and reach the top. Especially the way a lot of top teams play. They rely on the op traits and glitch moves to win games. The way I look at it is different though. There are specific roles in 3s as well as 6s. If you break it down, there's one player who is the main forechecker (mainly offensive player who gets in the way of the breakout man they have and plays point usually). Then you have the versatile player (who plays both offense and defense and transitions on both). And the last man back (defenseman who doesn't allow anyone behind him). These roles are no different than 6s. Forecheckers are the wingers. Center is the versatile player. Last men back are the d men. The only thing different is the zone coverage you do in 6s and man to man coverage in 3s. But there are switches that can take place as well in 3s that resemble the same mentality in 6s. Offense is where things change but that's a whole other thing. You can tell the 3s players that try to play 6s and that's where your point comes in. 3s allows us to play more freely and 6s is more strict to assignments with positioning and good rotations. 3s has those same rotations but with more room and ice to work with. This could go much deeper but overall, you will learn a lot from playing both.
I understand that completely because I play 6s. We have to deal with that all the time. 3s is a simplified version of D but 6s is where it's all put together.
He was showing us how to play d on 3v3? Why you gotta come in here with the big bad attitude. If you wanna learn 6v6 defense watch a video about it. This guy made a great, informative video and taught me a bunch at least. “Just saying”
By holding LT and keeping square to the puck. There's no button to control your stick besides poke checks so it's all about positioning your player to see the play and allow him to react.
@@HackAttack34 what stat let’s you break up puck possession without pressing buttons as long as you’re in your opponents feet like in nhl 17 when the game was actually good
@@natebonenfant No stat affects that but the funky physics of this game. But defensive awareness allows you to pick up pucks more efficiently in the D zone so if you do manage to get the puck off them, that will help you pick it up.
All jokes aside though this video helped me a lot just over a few days I stepped away from NHL after 20 and I had no idea what I was doing with the new game physics
sorry for my stupid question but how can I have these signals on top of the players? because when I play I only see ins the team against me but not my team. I am new playing NHL23 so that's why I dont know. I didnt even know that is possible to play outdoors. I would feel glad if someone can help me with that.
You probably aren't playing the game mode I'm playing which is in world of chel. That's where you control only one player and other online players control theirs. That's where you can see the icons above everyone's head. If you're playing a different game mode where you control and can to switch between every player, then you won't see the icons above their heads because they are considered AI players and you can't see their icon. But yeah I'm playing world of chel 3v3 dropins, which is played outdoors. Sorry for the week and a half late response.
Wouldn't matter too much if you're playing teal. All you need to worry about is making defensive plays and solid breakout passes. Doesn't matter if your team can't score. Dropins aren't a place to win consistently.
@@michaelharris-2001 It is an adjustment from 22. Anyone who says this game is the same as last year isn't paying attention to the gameplay. The teams that master defense first will be the most consistent.
Big shoutout for this video, I feel like a better teal player after watching and applying. A lot of helpful tips in this bad boy
Thanks man! I got more of these videos on the channel if you're looking for other key points of defense.
Thanks for the vid. I haven’t played the game in over 10 years. Trying to get back into it. To say the least I suck. I wish I found some people to play with that will show me the ropes. And had the patience to deal with the new guy.
It's very tough to get back into this game after so long. Patience is something not a lot of people have for this game. Playing drop ins is your best bet at improving in this game and gives you a chance to put yourself out there against many different players. Maybe someone can hit you up after the game or ask them if they have a club and if they would consider you joining.
Just got the game. Played one night of it. Played good defense on PS4 but struggling on this one. Thanks for tips going to keep trying to get better.
Thanks. It's very tough to play defense this year because everything on defense is nerfed. It's not impossible but is very tough to play consistently.
Love these breakdown videos. Love how it’s exclusive to one build. Look forward to future vids with different builds and then a finally one comparing them all and ranking next to worst.
Yeah I'll keep cycling through builds as well as focus points for each video to keep it fresh. This vid was about the fundamentals of defense. The next one will be about positioning in all areas of the ice. I'll use a quicker build for that one. But this could expand even more as far as doing team defense vids as well as coaching.
@@HackAttack34 Awesome. I LOVE how you break it down, what your thought process is etc. I do this a lot too in my games (if you haven’t noticed lol) when I make a mistake, misread or taking about a good pass/goal I made. I also try to point out when I use something people may not use a lot or know of (like manual sauce).
Really appreciate this vid. Been trying to figure out the defense this year and this helped a lot👍
Thanks I appreciate it! I've got more vids on the way!
that was cool. trying to learn defense, I think im okay but I didnt know any of this lol
It takes a while to get comfortable at playing defense. It's best to understand the fundamentals first and the rotations of the game and then develop the skill and pace needed.
I saw how in the end you were caught holding the LT cut to backskate. I like to tap it and face the puck carrier. I can let go and face my goalie in that last situation. I hope that made sense. My build is a pmd. I lowered my balance in favor of agility for my build and use elite edges. Build was nice. I just saw you didn't add any boosts or superstar ability. Maybe i missed that part. Seems crucial but this isn't about builds
Yeah this was designed for all players starting at level 1 with no traits showcasing how defense can be played as this video was near when the game first dropped.
@@HackAttack34 oh yeah makes sense. I was like he's skipping a few parts on the build.
I’m not a 3s guy. 3s are for players that only want to score the most points, including dmen… 6s is hockey. Each position playing a specific role, while simultaneously adapting and reacting to what teammates do. There’s too many players that really don’t know how to properly play 6s… mostly bc they just want to score, and are tunnel visioned.. won’t adapt and cover another position is the momentum calls for it
I play both 3s and 6s and I will say that you have a valid point. People play 3s because it's easier to stand out and reach the top. Especially the way a lot of top teams play. They rely on the op traits and glitch moves to win games.
The way I look at it is different though. There are specific roles in 3s as well as 6s. If you break it down, there's one player who is the main forechecker (mainly offensive player who gets in the way of the breakout man they have and plays point usually). Then you have the versatile player (who plays both offense and defense and transitions on both). And the last man back (defenseman who doesn't allow anyone behind him). These roles are no different than 6s. Forecheckers are the wingers. Center is the versatile player. Last men back are the d men. The only thing different is the zone coverage you do in 6s and man to man coverage in 3s. But there are switches that can take place as well in 3s that resemble the same mentality in 6s. Offense is where things change but that's a whole other thing.
You can tell the 3s players that try to play 6s and that's where your point comes in. 3s allows us to play more freely and 6s is more strict to assignments with positioning and good rotations. 3s has those same rotations but with more room and ice to work with. This could go much deeper but overall, you will learn a lot from playing both.
Go play D on 6’s and guard the net while trying to defends tips in front of the net. 6’s is a whole different ballgame compared to 3’s, just saying.
I understand that completely because I play 6s. We have to deal with that all the time. 3s is a simplified version of D but 6s is where it's all put together.
He was showing us how to play d on 3v3? Why you gotta come in here with the big bad attitude. If you wanna learn 6v6 defense watch a video about it. This guy made a great, informative video and taught me a bunch at least. “Just saying”
Honestly playing D on 3s is the better way to learn. Much more 2v1s and 1v1s to deal with, so you are kinda forged in fire
Love the video! Would love some coaching if that's something you end up doing
Thanks, I got more of them coming with some coaching vids as well.
Great game
When you skate backwards it seems like your player always has his stick out engaged how do you do that
By holding LT and keeping square to the puck. There's no button to control your stick besides poke checks so it's all about positioning your player to see the play and allow him to react.
@@HackAttack34 what stat let’s you break up puck possession without pressing buttons as long as you’re in your opponents feet like in nhl 17 when the game was actually good
@@natebonenfant No stat affects that but the funky physics of this game. But defensive awareness allows you to pick up pucks more efficiently in the D zone so if you do manage to get the puck off them, that will help you pick it up.
Or how do you stick lift and have it work when you’re in position to do it instead of go to the box like NHL 14
All jokes aside though this video helped me a lot just over a few days I stepped away from NHL after 20 and I had no idea what I was doing with the new game physics
ah yes. Tie game and the other team quits. Gotta love dropins
You should do a Tom Wilson build. And I have a random question… are you from Delco? Your accent sounds just like it lol
I'm from Chicago
If you play with an AI defence. What setting do you put the defence on?
As passive as they can be. Neutral zone trap, protect net.
sorry for my stupid question but how can I have these signals on top of the players? because when I play I only see ins the team against me but not my team. I am new playing NHL23 so that's why I dont know. I didnt even know that is possible to play outdoors. I would feel glad if someone can help me with that.
You probably aren't playing the game mode I'm playing which is in world of chel. That's where you control only one player and other online players control theirs. That's where you can see the icons above everyone's head. If you're playing a different game mode where you control and can to switch between every player, then you won't see the icons above their heads because they are considered AI players and you can't see their icon. But yeah I'm playing world of chel 3v3 dropins, which is played outdoors. Sorry for the week and a half late response.
I swear I always get the trash teammate who don't pass
Wouldn't matter too much if you're playing teal. All you need to worry about is making defensive plays and solid breakout passes. Doesn't matter if your team can't score. Dropins aren't a place to win consistently.
@@HackAttack34 your right. In nhl 22 I was winning almost every game now I'm losing every game in 23
@@michaelharris-2001 It is an adjustment from 22. Anyone who says this game is the same as last year isn't paying attention to the gameplay. The teams that master defense first will be the most consistent.
@@HackAttack34 I will have to give it some time because I started only playing defense last year and will continue to learn