Category: Offensive Schemes
Type: Strategy
STANDARD MAN-UP OFFENSE
The description below is the standard offensive scheme used during periods of the game in which the offensive team has the man advantage. The six offensive players are arranged in 3 lines, with 2 players for each line. Closest to the goal are the "low post men." Each of the two players sets themselves up on the 2 meter line, lined up with one of the posts. These two people are to position their bodies in a lying down position, facing the goal in which they are trying to score, and watching for the ball over their shoulders. In this positions' simplest form, these two people are in position for a rebound from a missed or deflected outside shot.
Further up the pool are the wingers. They are set at about the 3 or 4 meter lines, and positioned about 4 meters from the nearest post (little movement is made from the wing position of the umbrella and the wing position of the man-up offense). These two people are the primary shooters during the offense. Even though the angle is tight, with good ball movement, shooting lanes open up for these people to take advantage of.
Further up the pool are the "high post men." Like the low post men, they are lined up with one of the posts, but out near the 6 or 7 meter line. These players are the secondary shooters of the offense. With the defense in position, shooting lanes are limited to the top corners of the goal. To run this offense in it's simplest form, it involves clean passing between the players, always keeping the ball dry. The object is to pass the ball around, rarely passing to the man directly next to you. Utilize passes from wing to wing, and wing to high post men. Keep the goalie and the defense constantly moving. When the opportunity presents itself, take the shot (preferably from the wing position). The shot should be quick. There is 20 seconds for a man advantage. This offense should not be rushed. Passing is the key to success during man advantage situations.
Submitted by: Coach Dave
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