A very important tool NHL 23 players should have in their defensive arsenal is the hip check. Hip checks are probably not used as much as they should, as it is actually pretty handy to use when attempting to physically take an opposing player off the puck. Plus, the move itself actually looks really cool when completed in full. How can you perform a hip check in NHL 23? Let’s go over the controls that you should know.
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How to do a hip check in NHL 23
To perform a hip check in NHL 23, get acquainted with the right stick. You will want to click the right stick down on the controller. Then, press either LB (for Xbox) or L1 (for PlayStation) to complete the combo and initiate the hip check animation.
Besides looking really cool, hip checks are very effective tools when it comes to taking a player off the puck. And because it only relies on using the hip to take out the opposing player, it should — in theory — be a bit more safer than a regular body check that essentially forces the user to take a useful defender out of the play for a few seconds. Yes, it’s still important to use these checks in a responsible manner. However, the hip check is not as aggressive, but still very useful.
Of course, you’ll want to have all kinds of checks in your arsenal when playing defense. That includes things like the body check, which can quickly give you the upper hand when used correctly. You also might need to change the camera angle to make sure you have a good view of the action, making it a bit easier to time your checks for maximum effect. Of course, having good timing only goes so far. You’ll also want to make sure you’re signing the best defensemen in NHL 23 to get the most out of your squad.
