Defense; Basic Defense - Sega NHL 2K3 Manual

Overload Slot: A more aggressive style of play is known as
overloading the slot. When the first rush is stopped and the
follow-up attack does not result in a play on the net, the
puck is passed out to the point (defenseman farthest back in
the attacking zone). The defensemen then try to score by
shooting a hard slap shot. The forwards go to the net and
attempt to pick up the rebound.
SEGA SPORTS TIP: Controlling the shot
Direct your shot by using the analog pad while shooting
the puck. Look where the goalie is setting up and use it to
your advantage. If he has flopped onto the ice, press up on
the analog pad while shooting to send the puck high. If
he's still on his feet, you can try going to the five hole
(between his legs) by pressing down.
SEGA SPORTS TIP: The Deke
You're on a breakaway, it's just you and the goalie.
Use the Deke to confuse the goalie and put the biscuit
in the basket.
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DEFENSE

Here's a rundown of the standard defensive controls. Make
use of body checks, speed-burst, poke-check, board-pins
and blocking to break down any offensive attack.
DEFENSIVE CONTROLS

Basic Defense

Face-off (all control types)
left thumbstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Direct Initial Pass
A button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Draw Puck
B button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Select Center
X button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Change Player
left thumbstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control Selected Player
Y button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Block / Dive
B button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Speed Burst / Check
A button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Change Skaters
X button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Poke Check / Hook
left trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grab Puck
Black button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grab Puck / Modifier
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