3v2 Keep Away In Scoring Area

Set Up

In front of the goal, put 2 defensive players in the middle and 3 offensive players on the perimeter. The offense will play keep away until they find the best shot. We want the defense to always have 1 player play the ball, and the 2nd player play a backside zone. The defense will constantly be rotating to guard the ball and the next pass so the offense must try to move the ball quick to find the best shot!

Coaching Points and Principles

  • Defense – Keep your sticks up in the passing lane even while recovering to the crease after playing on ball!
  • Offense – Try to move the ball fast and pass to the open teammate!

Progressions

  • Play 4v3
  • Make the field larger for less skilled/experienced players to help offensively

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