Defensive zone faceoffs must be set up in relation to the formation being used by the opposition. The players first reaction should be to defend and move into a defensive posture.
The center must check to see that all players are in proper position. One player must always be in position to move directly to the shooter.
A clean shot after the face off is the most dangerous situation. The center's primary responsibility is to prevent the draw from being won cleanly by the opposing center. This will allow time for the defenders to move into coverage. After the draw, the center must stay with the opposing center.
