Make the next possession deliberate
On the ice: passing and defense
Tape to Tape asks you to follow both the puck and the player you control. Use these guides to work on one sequence or positioning decision, then check what actually happened before changing the rest of your approach.
Choose the part of the play
- On offense, distinguish receiving and shooting from whether that shot scores.
- On defense, watch the next receiver and the space in front of your net before committing to a hit.
- After the shot, check your selected skater and the rebound rather than following the puck's previous position.
Keep your Squad's rules in view
A route described by a player without a named Squad is a practice example, not a universal scoring solution. Modern Squad includes offsides and manual pokechecks. Check the game's actual control mapping instead of assuming a universal button.
Before the next possession
If the puck is going to the boards immediately after a faceoff, start with timing and the first outlet. If a faceoff offers a Brawl prompt, use the fighting guide to distinguish an invitation from an unsupported attempt to force one.
What do you want to improve?
One-timer practice in Tape to Tape 1.0
Tape to Tape: Practice a player-reported pass-and-shoot sequence, compare the current input reports, and try a Pro give-and-go example within its stated limits.
Read the guideDefend passing lanes and rebounds in Tape to Tape
Tape to Tape: A positioning routine for keeping a skater between the attack and your net, watching cross-ice passes and choosing when to bodycheck.
Read the guideHow to time a Tape to Tape faceoff
Win possession at Tape to Tape faceoffs: aim your outlet, time Pass to the real puck drop, and avoid turning a win into an unwanted pass.
Read the guideFighting and Brawls in Tape to Tape 1.0
Tape to Tape 1.0 has Brawls. Learn where players report the prompt, how to respond, and why checks or injuries do not guarantee a fight.
Read the guide