Set Up
With no defense, all six offensive players take their positions in the 1-4-1 structure (one at X, four across the middle, and one on the crease). The focus is on maintaining proper spacing, moving the ball quickly, and understanding how offensive balance shifts as the ball travels. As players pass and replace, the formation will naturally shift between a 1-4-1 and a 1-3-2 shape, helping players learn where the next outlet should be and how to keep the offense balanced.
Coaching Points & Principles
- Players move the ball around the perimeter while the crease player mirrors the ball and the backside players adjust their spacing to stay available as the next pass
- After each pass, the player can cut through, drift, or replace space, reinforcing off-ball movement and keeping the offense connected.
- The goal is to build player awareness of where the next pass should go, how to maintain spacing, and how the offense should re-balance as the ball moves, creating a foundation for more advanced reads once defenders are added.
