There's no "I" in team! In hockey there are many ways to support your team by blocking and passing. Learn the lingo for some key offense and defense tactics.

Passing: When the puck is hit with a stick to another teammate, that is called a passing.

Forehand Passing: If a player passes from their dominant hand it's called forehand passing.

Backhand Passing: A backhand pass is the opposite of a forehand pass.

Blind Pass: When a player passes the puck without looking first it's called a blind pass.

Breaking Pass: For a quick play, teammates will make a pass while the other skates forward or breakaway from the defenders quickly.

Centering Pass: A pass sent to the middle of the ice where a teammate has a better shot for the goal.

Cover: When the opposing team blocks a player from receiving a pass.

Drop Pass: If a player leaves a puck behind for another teammate behind him on purpose, it's called a drop pass.

Deflection: A way to steal the puck or keep a shot out of the goal. Deflection can block a pass between players and can be done with a stick or skate. Goalies use deflection with their gloves as well.

Feeding: Another term for passing.

Flip Pass: When a player flips the puck with his/her stick to pass it to another player.

Lead Pass: A lead pass helps to "lead" a teammate toward the goal. It is similar to a breakaway pass.

Trailer: A player ready to receive a drop pass from behind a teammate.