Rock-solid defense

You should think about defense like this – focus on stopping the other team from scoring, not taking the ball away. Especially with the way sticks are made today (pockets are extremely deep and it’s difficult to knock the ball loose), the best and most effective way to play defense is to stay in front of your opponent while throwing poke checks. If you stop the other team from scoring, they can’t win the game. A goal you prevent is just as good as a goal you score.