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Chalk Talk for a 5 Man Rotation on Man Down.

Basically, there are two triangle formations. One between the midfielders (two on top, one on crease) and one between the attack (two at GLE and one at X). These two triangle formations work together in harmony. If one of the two midfielders on the top pass it down to an attackmen, then that midfielder that passed the ball will sprint to crease while yelling the motion word, FISH. When the midfielders hear this motion call, its a fill triangle rotation. The crease mid will sprint out of the crease and go to the top, while the top mid (the one that did not pass the ball) will sprint across the top and fill in where the other mid was at. 

While this is happening, the attack that caught the ball is looking to feed the ball to the mid cutting to crease. If that first look isn't there, then the second look is the mid cutting across the top (the mid that is filling in). If the second look isnt there, then the attack will pass it down to X. The X attack will then pass it to the other attackmen (the attack that did not pass the ball). The attack that has the ball will pass it to the midfielder at the top, as he passes the ball, he will yell the motion word, FISH.

When the attack hear this word, they essentially are doing the same motion as the midfielder triangle. The attack that passes the ball is cutting through the crease. This is the initial first, quick look. If no defender follows and lets the attack run free, then the mid w/ ball can pass and the attack will quick stick shot. If the attack is defended, then the second look is the X attack that is coming around to fill in for a hitch dodge and shot.

If neither look is there, then the offense can start the motion over and have the motion run the same direction or switch the direction of the motion.

Chalk talk for a 4 Man Rotation on Man Down.

This is what Falmouth runs in there fast break. There whole goal is to create a box to spread the three defenseman out quickly with a lot of looks just from one sprint down the field. The Attack Men who goes up high meeting the face-off guy high in the restraining box is there as an outlet because that’s where the first defense slide will come from. If there’s no slide or just a look I can take it to the hole, dish it off to one of the lowk attack men, rip a shot, but most likely just get a touch bring it back and be in yellow. This is something I would like to try and could be beneficial I hope

Offensive Motion #1. Continuous player and ball movement.

Clear from an unsettled situation. 2 poles cross. Sub through through mid.

OFFENSIVE FOCUS- Get hands free and create space to spin the ball

DEFFENSIVE FOCUS- Staying on offensive players hands without getting backcut

This is to work on high side wing dodge. The off ball players need to work on keeping their body open to the ball and stepping down towards the goal. The pick player need to turn towards the ball carried. Though not the look for this drill, the double team on the 2 man will give a quick outlet for a step down shot.

2-3-1 Cycle, The point of this is to attack the two SSDMS on the field in a 6v6. This utilizes the use of a two man game while looking for off-ball openings. This creates counters to the slides made by the defense and also gives every offensive player a chance to score or have possession of the ball.

This is a drill I've used in previous seasons. It's a good ground ball drill.

Base offensive set out of a 2-3-1. Dodger sets up in the top-left, with a push down the alley. This diagram plays through to a reset.

Motion into a double invert with our two short sticks behind. Exchange happens weakside to get into our set. Pick and cut action up top. #! RULE IS THAT ANY SAVE OR TURNOVER OUR ATTACK SPRINT TO BOX TO SUB OUR LSM AND SSDM ON TO PREVENT FAST BREAK. SS MIDS WILL THEN SPRINT TO BOX TO GET OUR ATTACKMAN BACK ON. MUST BE PRACTICED!