Double Crease Pick Forcing a Defender Switch

This concept out of a 1-4-1 set is a great way to get the defense to switch a match up and get a player open for a shot close to the crease.
-  Start with the ball at X

• Start with the ball at X #6

• As the ball gets sent to the top of the box through the wing the two players #4 & #5  on the opposite side move shoulder to shoulder on the opposite side of the crease.

• When the ball gets to the top of the box the player at the top of the key #1  begins his dodge.

• While the dodge is happening #3 curls under the double pick

  • This creates a problem for the goalie as the activity in front can make it hard for him to track the activity at the top of the box

  • This creates a bigger problem for the man defending #3 as he has to get through the pick while not interfering with his goalie.

  • Keep in mind this is happening while they are getting ready to slide to the dodger at the top of the box.

  • The most logical scenario from the defense is they will have to switch the match ups.  This is why I love this concept if you are trying to get a certain player open.

• If the dodger has a shot he should take it.  Which may happen because the defense may not slide.

• If he does not have a shot he should look to #3 curling around for a shot

• If #3 has no shot he can pull it out or keep it moving to X

  • If this happens plays will resume out of 1-4-1 with your players having different defenders matched up on them