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Committing in the Offensive Zone
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When can you commit in the offensive zone?
Committing in the Offensive Zone
In general, depending on the system your team is playing, the right wing needs to know that if both his centerman and left wing are forechecking deep, they cannot commit. If all three players are forechecking deep and the opposing defenseman makes a nice play, the right wing is leaving their team vulnerable for an odd man rush.
