Forechecking is a term that is commonly used in ice hockey and refers to the strategic move of applying pressure on the opposing team in their own defensive zone. There are several synonyms that can be used in place of forechecking, such as aggressive tactics, pressure play, and forechecking strategy. These synonyms all reflect the concept of attacking the opposing team in their own defensive zone with the objective of disrupting their play and gaining possession of the puck. The key to effective forechecking is anticipation, speed, and teamwork. While there may be many synonyms for forechecking, the goal remains the same: to pressure and intimidate the opposing team to prevent them from advancing the puck into the offensive zone.