Playing the Trap

PLAYING A 1-2-2 TRAP FORECHECK 1-2-2 Trap * First player force puck to the outside lane. * Strong side forward play body on the puck carrier. * Weak side forward fill the middle lane. * Strong side defenseman, stand up and defend red and blue line. * Weak side defenseman cover the weak side forward. * Outnumber the offense in the neutral zone, dividing ice in half, weak side defenseman cover wide winger. * When defenders regain the puck, the wide winger should break through the middle for a penetrating counter attack pass. Defensive Zone Coverage All systems use the man on and a box behind coverage as described before.