Leon Draisaitl backchecks, tracks, and forces dump in

By: Ice Hockey Systems

The elements of a good backcheck are:

1. Urgency and explosiveness of the first several strides
2. Getting inside the dots (or middle of the ice) as quickly as possible
3. Keep skating until you are on the defensive side of the puck
4. Maintain awareness of the opponents and the puck at the same time

What to Watch

1. Look at Leon Draisaitl being shot out of a cannon getting back with explosive strides
2. He is skating hard through the middle of the ice 
3. He gets on the defensive side of the puck and is able to help angle and force the puck carrier to dump the puck in at the red line