Defense Knowing how to gain control of the puck is essential in creating scoring opportunities.
Executing the proper check is key when you're looking for a win. By Greg Siller Roller hockey, like other team sports, is a game of control. A roller hockey team must be able to control possession of the puck effectively, or own the puck, if it is going to score. Puck Possession Provides Opportunities. Use the stick as an effective tool to strip opponents of the puck and prevent them from scoring.