Everything you preach in this video is spot on. A top d man in the world making videos to help others? People that play defense in eashl are lucky to have you
Thanks man! It means a lot! I've learned a lot from you about 3s in general and it has improved my team in many ways. I look forward to our next scrimmage!
This video needs to be played on loop in the drop in lobbies. Its sad that over 75% of players take the drop in d position and think they're a hall of fame winger for 3 periods. Great video
Ha ha true that 🤣. Same thing happens to me when I play forward in dropins. I see a lot of mistakes by defenseman and I know it's a frustrating thing to see constantly. I appreciate the compliment towards the video 👍
everytime i play drop ins unranked i get this guy and a centre who can't win a draw (or does the win it to himself thing), and my opponents are 3 of the top guys in that mode who formed a team and want to play random unorganized teams, i don't get that. then i play ranked and the dman is like prime lidstrom, and my centre wins and loves passing, and it doesn't matter who the opponent is because we smash them with passing lol. you'd think rank would be harder, but the stupidity of people playing unranked makes it way harder.
I just got into eashl this year and me and my friends play 6s nightly. I’m the right defender and your videos helped me quickly become a top player even though I’m only one year into the game.
Hay I just want you too know your awesome u have improved my 10 fold I'm an old guy that is getting better every day I appreciate all the work you put in....
Solid stuff! Im a stay at home dman, on 6s, but now 3s because the ps5 community is kinda small these days. Your tips are top notch, and will definitely help anyone, no matter they're skill level and experience. Thanks man, keep it going!
Holding LT/L2 will keep your player "square" to the puck. The objective is to get your player to "see" the puck. If you're in good position and your player can see the puck, then your player should succeed in the intercept and keep both hands on his stick.
respect in dropins it seems like defense is just a position that people who are new to the game pick or others who just want to hammer people with body checks as someone who likes playing defense, and has the patience to hang back, only use the body check at the right times, support the forwards, make good breakout passes, it is not a position for new people in particular, the breakout passing is the part that new players have the most trouble with, and can make or break a game
People look at dropins the same as clubs, and that's not right. They're two different grinds for a reason. Honestly, there shouldn't even be a rank for dropins because that rank doesn't show anything about what kind of player you are. Could be a silver rank in drops but a diamond in clubs. For new players, I always will tell them to play defense in dropins because that's a way to learn without it affecting team records. Why care about a rank in dropins? Learn the game from a defensive standpoint so you know what to look for in the offensive zone. If they play clubs for my team, that's when I put them at forward. I would coach them and tell them what they need to do as a forward that knows how to get back and support the defenseman so there isnt any odd man rushes that are seen way too many times from incompetent forwards. When they go back to dropins, they play defense again. When they play for my club, they play forward. Until they become a competent defenseman, then they can play defense for my club and start turning the corner. If they learn how to take draws, then they can play center. Now this new player turned into a dynamic player that can play any skater position.
No I haven't. I've been playing 6s for a few months now and haven't even touched 3s a whole lot. I would say puck possession is the weakest area of my game and I need to improve drastically before attempting an in depth video on it. I'm going to be switching the tips videos from 3s to 6s in the future. I'll still do 3s but mainly integrating 6s.
The build I use is PMD 6'1 160lbs. Probably the best build to use if you want high speed, agility, and also the ability to shoot. Elite edges zone, magnetic, and either heatseeker, or one tee as superstar abilities.
I’ve been playing a decent amount of 3s with my club and I found that a 6’2 210 lbs power forward is the build I am most comfortable and efficient with when playing as a Dman
Thanks man! I know you've been waiting a long time for this video to come out. I wanted to make sure the video was done right and every point made clear. Hope I didn't make you wait too long 😂
Good video.. So tough when you play wicked defensively and your teamates give way too much space on their guys or suck at playing 2 way hockey as fast as 3's happen and even in 6's ecspecially drop in guys... Then they blame you when they are all over out of position... So frustrating.
Not much you can do in dropins with random but in clubs there needs to be a solid defensive plan with good coms. If your teammates are blaming you for the mistakes they make then the problem is there and needs to be addressed immediately. If they don't come around then it's time to find new teammates.
It can definitely be a frustrating experience. Especially when you're used to playing clubs and seeing good defense and then go to drop-in and wonder why that doesn't carry over. EA should get rid of the ability to choose the skater option so that randoms don't randomly get picked to play defense and not understand the meaning of it. You should only be allowed to play defense if you choose it.
@@Rustinpeace117 Yeah the AI tend to be better equip with making saves than the majority of goalies that attempt it. The problem lies in if I'm trying to grind goaltender in drop-ins, the search time would take longer because I wouldn't be able to play a game without their being an opposing goalie. There are less goalies than there are skaters by far and even if you loaded in with two goalies, the majority of them leave after a couple goals so you're typically left with at least one AI goalie.
Would this video work for 3s circuit? I’m getting back into the NHL franchise this year after taking a break from the last 2 years. Even playing on all star feels like a completely different game than I was used to
Not sure what you mean by 3s circuit, but if you're talking threes eliminator, then yeah I would say it still works. In reality, it should work for all game modes no matter what you play. But concerning 3s eliminator with the gameplay resembling more of an arcade style hockey, it's encouraged to through more hits and be aggressive because of how ineffective your stick is while playing and how poorly goalies are at making saves. Against AI, just staying with them poke checking and staying to the inside takes care of any threat they present (I've been used to it playing be a pro). This video was more for eashl for playing 3s and even playing 6s.
@@HackAttack34 threes circuit is basically the same mode as eliminator except it’s a campaign and not an online tourny. You can play coop but it’s mainly for fun. Think pro am but eliminator mechanics
Hey bro, feels like a dumb question... but how do I keep 2 hands on the stick in the D zone... anytime I move he goes to 1 hand on and that might be what's messing me up
It's definitely not a dumb question. I see many people struggling with this. There is no button to keep both hands on but if you hold down LT/L2 as much as you can, it will keep you square to the puck which gives you the best chance at defending each play and keeping two hands on. It also makes your player see the puck better which again gives you the best chance at successfully defending the play.
@@TJ-2067 I don't think it's necessary to hold X/A as well while covering someone unless you wanted to stick lift them but I'm not entirely sure. Same goes for holding Y/triangle if you wanted to use your body to hold someone in place for a brief time. I guess it would be worth testing out to be sure if it has an effect at all. I'll try it out and get back to you.
In time yes. I've been playing 3s for a few years now, so I feel confident and understand the pace of 3s nd how to adjust. I've only been playing 6s for a few months. 6s is different as it utilizes more of the teamplay rather than solo efforts. It'll come eventually.
I plan on making one for nhl 23, but generally it's the same. 3s and 6s, no difference really. The only thing you would have to do more of in 6s is eyeing down the man in the slot more often. If everyone has a man, then your center would cover the slot. But if he isn't there for some reason, and the puck carrier is on your side down low or to the boards, he's going to try to make a pass to the slot. If you read that, then you can cover it no problem. Think of it as a 2 on 1 in the zone. You anchor yourself to the more deadly threat based on the positioning of the players your covering. If your center is in his spot in the slot, then you take the puck carrier 1 on 1 like in this video. And if the puck is on the opposite side, you 1 on 1 your man and the take away the passing lane. Hopefully this helps, but it's basically the same as 3s just with more players.
You have an amazing voice. I would love to hear you do some sort of comedy podcast. I've laughed at many of your jokes in these videos. Don't know if that is your thing or not. Reminds me a lot of Cumia.
@@thecolorofdye I'm not entirely sure but it would no doubt be tied to day to day things and maybe concerning sports. I would need 1 or 2 people to bounce ideas off of.
When it comes to 3s, you don't need to dump and chase because there isn't enough players on the ice to force that kind of play. As far as 6s, it is a great tactic against the trap where players tend to just hold blue line. I wouldn't do a video for just that because top level teams tend to not use that and always try and pass it in. Not every team uses it but it's more or less a preferred strategy for simplifying the game. My team needs to do it more.
That's a great video,looking forward to playing you guys one day. The only thing that hasn't worked for me is matching power for power. For instance when I see two power forwards, I go with my fastest build. Since they are sacrificing speed for power, I'm going to sacrifice power for speed. Speed vs Power right? Who wins. Well, I do get caught and hurt two or three times a game but by the end speed wins. I tried matching them and I lose because I'm now letting them dictate who I am. They are better at that build, so why match them? Know what I mean? Keep up the great videos, thanks.
Oh, I meant to add, with the opposite build strategy you've got to load up on deking/puck handling skills as well as speed. You can't hit what you can't catch! Then it comes down to who is the better player, I've seen you play and the builds would not matter, you're just a better player. If we used the exact same build, your probably 3 goals to every 1 goal better. For now ; )
@@robchristie4674 Looking forward to playing you guys too in the future. The reason I say to match your opponents is to limit the strengths and weaknesses for both teams. You don't want too many differences between you and your opponents. If you go small when they go big, then yeah you will have speed, acceleration, agility, and deking over them. but what do they have? They will have balance, body checking, strength, and durability over you. That may not be a big deal but since truculence is an x-factor, it becomes rather easy to hit any player regardless of how fast you are. Also with the new building system, bigger builds can actually be pretty fast if you set it up right. Trust me, I've seen the disadvantages for those who choose to play small against those who run truculence. IT'S A SLAUGHTER. Even if you're really good with the puck and know how to make guys miss, eventually you will fall to the power forwards with truculence. And you will become injured which gives you a huge disadvantage until that wears off. Another problem is that you CAN'T hit the power forwards almost at all. You can only poke check or stick lift them. All they have to do is barely tap you from the side and you're falling down. It's very unbalanced as one side has it easier than the other. You want to match your opponents and learn to play big and small and learn to play both because when you match your opponents, then the ONLY difference between you and them is the skill level of each team and nothing else. I learned this from top teams and it has made a huge difference.
@@HackAttack34 When I say small, I'm talking 6 foot 1, 195 pound sniper, so he's not small, but instead of going and getting my power forward build, I make him speedier. I just have not had luck with that Power Forward build, and that build is actually one I got from you. I guess I need practice with it, even though they are fast, they just feel stiff. Like driving a fast Porsche, and then getting into a Mustang built for speed. The speed is there, but it's just not the same. Hope that makes sense. And don't take this as arguing with you, it's just what has worked best for me personally. Not saying it's the best way.
@@robchristie4674 Makes sense. If it works for you, then great. Me personally, I find it hard to avoid the hits from the big players, so it forces me to match them so they don't have that advantage over me. But, as far as defense goes, it's not a big deal because you're defending them and only deal with their hits when you make a breakout pass. But for forward players, they control the puck more than the defenseman. So having a sturdy class that can take hits proves more beneficial for offensive zone time. But for defense like you said, you want a class that you feel comfortable with instead of a class that feels forced due to the setup of the other team. If that makes sense lol. It's understandable. Thanks for the feedback 👍
@@HackAttack34 Total sense man. That's exactly what i'm talking about. I don't want my opponent to force me into playing their game. Will I make adjustments? Sure I will, but I'm not going to play their game. I'm not the greatest player, so I've got to try and out think them. Which is why I watch and listen to people such as yourself that study the game, try and take a bit from all the great teachers on RUclips..
See I have my own style of defense. It’s called Skillzy defense. Pinching up and playing way to much offense. My teammates kind of figured that out and just adapt to it lol.
And then there are guys that just throw on truculence and will just skate around throwing body checks at every turn and sometimes it works for them. There's different strengths and weaknesses to every style. The way of playing is limiting those weaknesses and building more strengths.
One thing I would add to your comment is that your style works if every member on your team has a similar skill level concerning defense. That way it won't matter that you go up in the play because you will have a teammate that knows how to play defense rotating behind you. But if you have teammates that struggle defensively, then remember that you chose teal and should prioritize playing safe because if you go up, there's a risk that an odd man rush could develop against your team resulting in a teammate left to defend something he can't where it could have been a play that you defended had you stayed back. Teal has a very impact full role when it comes to the pace of the game. Almost just as important as the versatile player for each team. Your weakest defensive player should be the blind forechecker while your two better defensive players prioritize playing back and covering up. But if no member on the team is weak defensively, then no one has to confine themselves to a specific role and therefore, anyone can play anywhere. But then chemistry and communication become very important.
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Everything you preach in this video is spot on. A top d man in the world making videos to help others? People that play defense in eashl are lucky to have you
Thanks man! It means a lot! I've learned a lot from you about 3s in general and it has improved my team in many ways. I look forward to our next scrimmage!
This video needs to be played on loop in the drop in lobbies. Its sad that over 75% of players take the drop in d position and think they're a hall of fame winger for 3 periods. Great video
Ha ha true that 🤣. Same thing happens to me when I play forward in dropins. I see a lot of mistakes by defenseman and I know it's a frustrating thing to see constantly. I appreciate the compliment towards the video 👍
everytime i play drop ins unranked i get this guy and a centre who can't win a draw (or does the win it to himself thing), and my opponents are 3 of the top guys in that mode who formed a team and want to play random unorganized teams, i don't get that. then i play ranked and the dman is like prime lidstrom, and my centre wins and loves passing, and it doesn't matter who the opponent is because we smash them with passing lol. you'd think rank would be harder, but the stupidity of people playing unranked makes it way harder.
This is the gospel. God's word. I'm a pretty decent LD but I learned alot for sure. I appreciate it bud. Keep it up
I just got into eashl this year and me and my friends play 6s nightly. I’m the right defender and your videos helped me quickly become a top player even though I’m only one year into the game.
Thanks man! I appreciate you watching the videos! Keep up the grind!
Do you need another player?
Hay I just want you too know your awesome u have improved my 10 fold I'm an old guy that is getting better every day I appreciate all the work you put in....
Thank you I appreciate it! Glad the videos are helping!
Great Vid! Had to share this with others because they think they can an 2 way defender with no sweat!
good stuff man, appreciate it. we have the same style of play, are you using PMD in this? or a variation depending on other teams
Yeah I was using PMD. That's my go to class I use when playing defense usually. Only time I go big is against big teams.
Solid stuff! Im a stay at home dman, on 6s, but now 3s because the ps5 community is kinda small these days. Your tips are top notch, and will definitely help anyone, no matter they're skill level and experience. Thanks man, keep it going!
Thanks man! I appreciate it!
i use puck moving defenseman on a daily basis. nice pointers and greats clips
Yeah the puck moving is typically my go to as well. Very good even for beginner players too.
Fantastic video. Very well done and well planned
I appreciate that man! Thanks!
Great video! Please tell me how to hold the stick with both hands for a better interception? Which button should be pressed?
Holding LT/L2 will keep your player "square" to the puck. The objective is to get your player to "see" the puck. If you're in good position and your player can see the puck, then your player should succeed in the intercept and keep both hands on his stick.
@@HackAttack34 OMG, thanks! I hope, it will help. if you don't mind, can I ask you more about the different nuances of the game?
@@parmetra Of course man you can ask me about anything that's on your mind about this game. I'll do my best to assist! 👍
respect
in dropins it seems like defense is just a position that people who are new to the game pick or others who just want to hammer people with body checks
as someone who likes playing defense, and has the patience to hang back, only use the body check at the right times, support the forwards, make good breakout passes, it is not a position for new people
in particular, the breakout passing is the part that new players have the most trouble with, and can make or break a game
People look at dropins the same as clubs, and that's not right. They're two different grinds for a reason. Honestly, there shouldn't even be a rank for dropins because that rank doesn't show anything about what kind of player you are. Could be a silver rank in drops but a diamond in clubs.
For new players, I always will tell them to play defense in dropins because that's a way to learn without it affecting team records. Why care about a rank in dropins? Learn the game from a defensive standpoint so you know what to look for in the offensive zone. If they play clubs for my team, that's when I put them at forward. I would coach them and tell them what they need to do as a forward that knows how to get back and support the defenseman so there isnt any odd man rushes that are seen way too many times from incompetent forwards. When they go back to dropins, they play defense again. When they play for my club, they play forward. Until they become a competent defenseman, then they can play defense for my club and start turning the corner. If they learn how to take draws, then they can play center. Now this new player turned into a dynamic player that can play any skater position.
Iv been playong 3
D since 2008 i already do alot of the stuff you need to do on 3s but there were some pointers on this video that i will try it out
Hey did you make a video about puck possession in the offensive zone? Really looking for tips
No I haven't. I've been playing 6s for a few months now and haven't even touched 3s a whole lot. I would say puck possession is the weakest area of my game and I need to improve drastically before attempting an in depth video on it. I'm going to be switching the tips videos from 3s to 6s in the future. I'll still do 3s but mainly integrating 6s.
Actually that's good. I only play 6s and don't see many videos on it. My puck possession is fairly weak, mostly cause I spaz and get rid of it.
Which console you on?
The Boss!!!
What build do you mainly use ? , what do you think will be good for a guy who likes to defend but wants to shoot too
The build I use is PMD 6'1 160lbs. Probably the best build to use if you want high speed, agility, and also the ability to shoot. Elite edges zone, magnetic, and either heatseeker, or one tee as superstar abilities.
I’ve been playing a decent amount of 3s with my club and I found that a 6’2 210 lbs power forward is the build I am most comfortable and efficient with when playing as a Dman
Whatever allows you to defend the easiest 👍
@@HackAttack34 yea that’s why I tried it out in the first place
Love the vid. Great tipsl
Thanks man! I know you've been waiting a long time for this video to come out. I wanted to make sure the video was done right and every point made clear. Hope I didn't make you wait too long 😂
Good video.. So tough when you play wicked defensively and your teamates give way too much space on their guys or suck at playing 2 way hockey as fast as 3's happen and even in 6's ecspecially drop in guys... Then they blame you when they are all over out of position... So frustrating.
Not much you can do in dropins with random but in clubs there needs to be a solid defensive plan with good coms. If your teammates are blaming you for the mistakes they make then the problem is there and needs to be addressed immediately. If they don't come around then it's time to find new teammates.
@@HackAttack34 100% agree...
I get so frustrated with drop in 3s where some level 42 dangler on defense doesnt understand rule #1
It can definitely be a frustrating experience. Especially when you're used to playing clubs and seeing good defense and then go to drop-in and wonder why that doesn't carry over. EA should get rid of the ability to choose the skater option so that randoms don't randomly get picked to play defense and not understand the meaning of it. You should only be allowed to play defense if you choose it.
@@HackAttack34 And manual goalies should only be allowed if both teams have one.
@@Rustinpeace117 Yeah the AI tend to be better equip with making saves than the majority of goalies that attempt it. The problem lies in if I'm trying to grind goaltender in drop-ins, the search time would take longer because I wouldn't be able to play a game without their being an opposing goalie. There are less goalies than there are skaters by far and even if you loaded in with two goalies, the majority of them leave after a couple goals so you're typically left with at least one AI goalie.
Would this video work for 3s circuit? I’m getting back into the NHL franchise this year after taking a break from the last 2 years. Even playing on all star feels like a completely different game than I was used to
Not sure what you mean by 3s circuit, but if you're talking threes eliminator, then yeah I would say it still works. In reality, it should work for all game modes no matter what you play. But concerning 3s eliminator with the gameplay resembling more of an arcade style hockey, it's encouraged to through more hits and be aggressive because of how ineffective your stick is while playing and how poorly goalies are at making saves. Against AI, just staying with them poke checking and staying to the inside takes care of any threat they present (I've been used to it playing be a pro). This video was more for eashl for playing 3s and even playing 6s.
@@HackAttack34 threes circuit is basically the same mode as eliminator except it’s a campaign and not an online tourny. You can play coop but it’s mainly for fun. Think pro am but eliminator mechanics
Hey bro, feels like a dumb question... but how do I keep 2 hands on the stick in the D zone... anytime I move he goes to 1 hand on and that might be what's messing me up
It's definitely not a dumb question. I see many people struggling with this. There is no button to keep both hands on but if you hold down LT/L2 as much as you can, it will keep you square to the puck which gives you the best chance at defending each play and keeping two hands on. It also makes your player see the puck better which again gives you the best chance at successfully defending the play.
Thx, wasn't sure if holding L2/LT + X/A helped as I did notice I in pratice mode he kind held strong more
@@TJ-2067 I don't think it's necessary to hold X/A as well while covering someone unless you wanted to stick lift them but I'm not entirely sure. Same goes for holding Y/triangle if you wanted to use your body to hold someone in place for a brief time. I guess it would be worth testing out to be sure if it has an effect at all. I'll try it out and get back to you.
Hey brother, now that you are playing 6s... any chance we get a 6s defensive tutorial? Love the content!
In time yes. I've been playing 3s for a few years now, so I feel confident and understand the pace of 3s nd how to adjust. I've only been playing 6s for a few months. 6s is different as it utilizes more of the teamplay rather than solo efforts. It'll come eventually.
Is there a 6s guide for D?
I plan on making one for nhl 23, but generally it's the same. 3s and 6s, no difference really. The only thing you would have to do more of in 6s is eyeing down the man in the slot more often.
If everyone has a man, then your center would cover the slot. But if he isn't there for some reason, and the puck carrier is on your side down low or to the boards, he's going to try to make a pass to the slot. If you read that, then you can cover it no problem. Think of it as a 2 on 1 in the zone. You anchor yourself to the more deadly threat based on the positioning of the players your covering.
If your center is in his spot in the slot, then you take the puck carrier 1 on 1 like in this video. And if the puck is on the opposite side, you 1 on 1 your man and the take away the passing lane. Hopefully this helps, but it's basically the same as 3s just with more players.
You have an amazing voice. I would love to hear you do some sort of comedy podcast. I've laughed at many of your jokes in these videos. Don't know if that is your thing or not. Reminds me a lot of Cumia.
I've never done a podcast before but for the future, nothing is off the table.
@@HackAttack34 What would be possible topics you'd cover?
@@thecolorofdye I'm not entirely sure but it would no doubt be tied to day to day things and maybe concerning sports. I would need 1 or 2 people to bounce ideas off of.
How about a vid of when and where is a good time to dump and chase
When it comes to 3s, you don't need to dump and chase because there isn't enough players on the ice to force that kind of play. As far as 6s, it is a great tactic against the trap where players tend to just hold blue line. I wouldn't do a video for just that because top level teams tend to not use that and always try and pass it in. Not every team uses it but it's more or less a preferred strategy for simplifying the game. My team needs to do it more.
It helped me alot on defense
That's awesome man! Glad you found it helpful!
That's a great video,looking forward to playing you guys one day. The only thing that hasn't worked for me is matching power for power. For instance when I see two power forwards, I go with my fastest build. Since they are sacrificing speed for power, I'm going to sacrifice power for speed. Speed vs Power right? Who wins. Well, I do get caught and hurt two or three times a game but by the end speed wins. I tried matching them and I lose because I'm now letting them dictate who I am. They are better at that build, so why match them? Know what I mean? Keep up the great videos, thanks.
Oh, I meant to add, with the opposite build strategy you've got to load up on deking/puck handling skills as well as speed. You can't hit what you can't catch! Then it comes down to who is the better player, I've seen you play and the builds would not matter, you're just a better player. If we used the exact same build, your probably 3 goals to every 1 goal better. For now ; )
@@robchristie4674 Looking forward to playing you guys too in the future. The reason I say to match your opponents is to limit the strengths and weaknesses for both teams. You don't want too many differences between you and your opponents. If you go small when they go big, then yeah you will have speed, acceleration, agility, and deking over them. but what do they have? They will have balance, body checking, strength, and durability over you. That may not be a big deal but since truculence is an x-factor, it becomes rather easy to hit any player regardless of how fast you are. Also with the new building system, bigger builds can actually be pretty fast if you set it up right. Trust me, I've seen the disadvantages for those who choose to play small against those who run truculence. IT'S A SLAUGHTER. Even if you're really good with the puck and know how to make guys miss, eventually you will fall to the power forwards with truculence. And you will become injured which gives you a huge disadvantage until that wears off. Another problem is that you CAN'T hit the power forwards almost at all. You can only poke check or stick lift them. All they have to do is barely tap you from the side and you're falling down. It's very unbalanced as one side has it easier than the other. You want to match your opponents and learn to play big and small and learn to play both because when you match your opponents, then the ONLY difference between you and them is the skill level of each team and nothing else. I learned this from top teams and it has made a huge difference.
@@HackAttack34 When I say small, I'm talking 6 foot 1, 195 pound sniper, so he's not small, but instead of going and getting my power forward build, I make him speedier. I just have not had luck with that Power Forward build, and that build is actually one I got from you. I guess I need practice with it, even though they are fast, they just feel stiff. Like driving a fast Porsche, and then getting into a Mustang built for speed. The speed is there, but it's just not the same. Hope that makes sense. And don't take this as arguing with you, it's just what has worked best for me personally. Not saying it's the best way.
@@robchristie4674 Makes sense. If it works for you, then great. Me personally, I find it hard to avoid the hits from the big players, so it forces me to match them so they don't have that advantage over me. But, as far as defense goes, it's not a big deal because you're defending them and only deal with their hits when you make a breakout pass. But for forward players, they control the puck more than the defenseman. So having a sturdy class that can take hits proves more beneficial for offensive zone time. But for defense like you said, you want a class that you feel comfortable with instead of a class that feels forced due to the setup of the other team. If that makes sense lol. It's understandable. Thanks for the feedback 👍
@@HackAttack34 Total sense man. That's exactly what i'm talking about. I don't want my opponent to force me into playing their game. Will I make adjustments? Sure I will, but I'm not going to play their game. I'm not the greatest player, so I've got to try and out think them. Which is why I watch and listen to people such as yourself that study the game, try and take a bit from all the great teachers on RUclips..
See I have my own style of defense. It’s called Skillzy defense. Pinching up and playing way to much offense. My teammates kind of figured that out and just adapt to it lol.
And then there are guys that just throw on truculence and will just skate around throwing body checks at every turn and sometimes it works for them. There's different strengths and weaknesses to every style. The way of playing is limiting those weaknesses and building more strengths.
One thing I would add to your comment is that your style works if every member on your team has a similar skill level concerning defense. That way it won't matter that you go up in the play because you will have a teammate that knows how to play defense rotating behind you.
But if you have teammates that struggle defensively, then remember that you chose teal and should prioritize playing safe because if you go up, there's a risk that an odd man rush could develop against your team resulting in a teammate left to defend something he can't where it could have been a play that you defended had you stayed back.
Teal has a very impact full role when it comes to the pace of the game. Almost just as important as the versatile player for each team. Your weakest defensive player should be the blind forechecker while your two better defensive players prioritize playing back and covering up. But if no member on the team is weak defensively, then no one has to confine themselves to a specific role and therefore, anyone can play anywhere. But then chemistry and communication become very important.
Thanks, bro 🫱🏻🫲🏿🏒