1. M A A SET: 2-3-1 A M M CALL: “23”

2. M2 A2A3 M3 M1 A1 2-3-1 Triangle Offense Ball Carried Across Top M3 clears through to low and opposite A3 cuts through looking for back door feed A1 pops out and up to be an outlet M1 fills up top for reversal A2 fills at “X”

3. M2 A2 A3 M3 M1 A1 2-3-1 Triangle Offense Ball Carried to Wing Note all players above GLE are higher to give A1 space A2 cuts through looking for back door feed M1 can pick before leaving crease, then fills up top M2 cuts to crease looking for quick feed M3 comes over as an outlet A3 fills at “X”

4. M2 A2A3 M3 M1 A1 2-3-1 Triangle Offense “Any Color, #” # indicates player that will initiate the play Pull out as if for isolation, then initiate play (M3 is initiating this play) M3 passes and cuts through for give and go A3 looks for 2 nd cutter curling in behind (M2)

5. M2 A2A3 M3 M1 A1 2-3-1 Triangle Offense “Any State, #” # indicates player it is called for Play is called and ONLY initiates up top (M2 or M3) Can be run down either alley (M2 would be a lefty dodge and shot) Ball must go around once A3 passes and immediately cuts through high M3 acts as though he will continue passing in same direction Quick change of direction and go

6. M2 A2A3 M3 M1 A1 2-3-1 “Shoelace” M2 calls “shoelace” looking to sweep adjacent mid and same side attack clear through

7. M2 A2 A3 M3 M1 A1 2-3-1 “Shoelace” As M2 sweeps with the ball: M1 fills up top off of crease to be the reversal if needed A1 curls from “x” to be an outlet A2 drop to back door

8. M2 A2 A3 M3 M1 A1 2-3-1 “Shoelace” If M2 doesn’t shoot or feed M3 on crease: Outlet to A1 (move to A2 and attack backside) Roll and outlet to M1 (move to A3 popping to wing

9. M2 A2A3M3 M1 A1 1-4-1 Triangle Offense “14 Zone” Use for man-up situations and/or zone defenses Initiated on the “x” by A1 First option is two cutting attack players to the near goalie poles Option 2 – A2 picks for M1 and A3 picks for M3. Option 3 – Lob pass to M2 for shot. (Must clearly be open

10. M2 D D M M3 “Cougar” Clear Settled Situation – Ball out Below Box Far Side Defenseman goes to far side top corner Strongest midfielder (fastest) takes ball. Attack clear out and go into apposing box Everyone clears side if “M” can clearly run past their D Center midfield M2 cuts towards ball, if needed for pass M3 Cuts up-field for next pass G D P2 P1

11. M2 D D M M3 “Navy” Clear Settled Situation – Ball Above Box Defense lines up depending on pressure from attack Other two attack stay low in offensive box. Middies should set up in a triangle and look for easy pass M3 can set a pick for M2 to free him open if needed. Top Right attack crosses mid-field after whistle for open pass. Other options include back to D or opposite far D. G D P2 P1 A3 P3

12. M D D MMD Locked OFF Against 3-4 “Lock” Everyone is locked off except goalie Let weak goalie carry If he carries over, closest stick jump him LSM if possible Others at midfield retreat and get in Furthest from ball (back side) has on side responsibility G M M/LSM A A A

13. M D D M M Soft Zone Ride Against 4-3 “Triangle” Midfield is locked off (front, but do not allow pass over the top) Let D move ball past restraining line, Point A jumps Other Attack rotate looking to double and force reversal Midfield DO NOT JUMP from midfield line Let 3 Attack chase and jump Everyone must stay “same side” if attack must chase G M M/LSM A A A D

14. M2 A2A3 M3 M1 A1 Man Up 2-3-1 “Purple” Ball moves once around clockwise M2 reverses to initiate play M2 then cuts for give and go M1 must be very low to give space M3 read top defender If D holds, give it to cut M2 If D goes with cutter, reverse to A2 quickly

15. M2 A2 A3 M3 M1 A1 Man Up 2-3-1 “Purple” If Ball reverses to A2, he should: Step in for quick shot Force 2v1 with A1 coming around for pass

16. M2 A2A3 M3 M1 A1 Man Up 2-3-1 “Gold” Ball moves counterclockwise 2 nd time A3 touches the ball, M3 cuts through A3 reverses to M2 sliding over A2 clears through early, A1 creeps wide from “x” M3 comes all the way around as 2 nd man through

17. X X X X X X D4 D2 D6 D5 D3 D1 “15” 1-5 ZONE against 2-3-1 Used to control great dodger or change the pace The “1” is pressuring the ball (D1) The “5” are in a box and one The one in box (D2) has first slide the box must be square to the ball If ball moves, closest corner of box pressures ball old “1” fills in corner, crease is quarterback The “1” never moves ball to ball

18. X X X X X X D4 D2 D6 D5 D3 D1 “15” 1-5 ZONE against 2-3-1

19. X X X X X X D4 D2 D6 D5 D3 D1 “15” 1-5 ZONE against 2-3-1