Rules

Backchecking is a crucial defensive effort in hockey that involves speed, positioning, and communication to disrupt opponent attacks and support defensemen, ultimately preventing scoring chances.

Breakout is a structured hockey play to move the puck from defense to offense with control, relying on timing, communication, and execution to avoid turnovers and create scoring chances.

A broken stick in hockey requires immediate dropping to avoid penalties. Players must adapt quickly, communicate, and rely on team support to maintain safety and game flow.

Checking is a legal hockey skill using body or stick to disrupt opponents and separate them from the puck. Mastery involves timing, control, and respect for rules to enhance both offense and defense.

Coincidental penalties occur when opposing players commit penalties simultaneously, resulting in equal punishment without a manpower advantage, affecting game flow and strategy.

The cycle is an offensive hockey tactic focused on puck control, player movement, and sustained pressure to create scoring opportunities by wearing down defenders and opening passing lanes.

Delayed offside allows attacking hockey players to reset their position after entering the offensive zone early, keeping the game flowing without unnecessary whistles through quick tag-ups and team coordination.

A delayed penalty in hockey allows play to continue while the non-offending team maintains possession, creating strategic 6-on-5 opportunities before the penalty is enforced.

A double minor penalty is a four-minute infraction usually given for serious minor violations like high-sticking with injury. It creates a unique two-phase power play that can shift game momentum.

Dropped sticks occur when players lose possession without breaking their stick. Knowing when to pick up or leave the stick affects gameplay and requires awareness, timing, and teamwork.