Case 05 — Net-Front Presence Without Interior Ownership
- Case ID: CASE-05
- Phase: Net-front / Offense and defense interaction
- Level: Foundation
- Tags: net-front, rebounds, lanes, screens
Situation (One Sentence)
Bodies are present at the net-front, but interior lanes, sightlines, and rebound zones are not stabilized before puck arrival.
Environment Snapshot
- Space: Multiple bodies occupy the same vertical space without lane ownership.
- Time: Ownership must exist before the shot/rebound arrives.
- Information: Goaltender sightlines shift unpredictably.
- Pressure: Contact exists, but does not create structure.
Decision Window
- Opens: Before the shot is released.
- Closes: When the puck arrives (shot, tip, rebound).
- Failure mechanism: Ownership is not established before arrival.
Option Behavior
Preserved
- Random deflections
- Loose scramble opportunities
Reduced
- Steerable tips
- Controlled rebound conversion
- Interior passing lanes
Collapsed
- Any repeatable net-front option requiring pre-claimed space
Practice Levers
Space
- Assign and stabilize interior lanes explicitly.
- Define rebound zones and ownership responsibilities.
Time
- Sequence arrival timing so ownership precedes contact.
- Delay shot release until ownership is visible.
Information
- Clarify sightline control (screen vs no screen).
- Use constraints that reveal whether ownership exists pre-shot.
Pressure
- Layer contact gradually; keep structure primary.
- Remove extra bodies to test ownership vs crowding.
Diagnostic Question
Was interior ownership established before the puck arrived?
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