1-3-2 Double Go Overload
The 1-3-2 Double Go Overload uses ball movement and misdirection, and finishes with two simultaneous cuts to overload the crease.
The sequence of images below shows that:
#2 starts with the ball.
#2 throws the ball to #3, who is shifting a little to the high side.
By doing this small shift #3 is drawing his defender out just a bit and creating some space he will use later in the play.
#3 then throws to #4. #4 is also shifting out to the wide wing above GLE.
#4 is now in position to shoot and has two main options:
If the defender in that bottom right zone did not shade to #4 to follow the shift #4 will have time and space for a shot.
If #4 is a strong perimeter shooter he can fire a shot from where he is but #4 can also take steps in closer to the goal for a higher percentage shot.
#4 can also "show" a shot, which should draw the bottom right defender out. This will complete the defensive shift the offense is looking for that makes the rest of the play easier.
#4 does not have to shoot in either case, and while #4 has the ball # 5 and #6 should be moving into position for the next phase of the play.
While #4 has the ball and is determining what to do:
#6 should move to the low crease at the pipe that is closer to the ball.
#5 should stay behind GLE and move behind the far side pipe to set up a passing lane for a pass from #4, being careful to position himself so that the goalie should not be able to intercept the pass from #4.
# 5 is also in good position to back up a shot if #4 decides to unload.
At this point #4 still has the ball. If #4 does not see or develop a shot:
#4 passes to # 5. #4 will probably be running as part of the look to shoot, which is good to help make space and to improve the passing lane to avoid throwing the ball to the goalie.
#3 up top starts a cut to the middle of the field as #4 passes to # 5.
#3's cut has a higher chance of success due to the first part of the play -- when #6 moved to the pipe he probably pulled the crease defender with him a little, and the top middies by staying out wide have probably opened up the middle of the Zone Defense just a little bit. In a Zone Defense the defenders are usually following the ball with their eyes, so when #3 makes his cut the defenders should have their back to him.
Either way, in a true Zone Defense the defenders will not fully follow #3 in his cut. They might shade with him part of the way but at some point the top defenders will pass him off to the crease zone defender.
Now that # 5 has the ball behind GLE:
#3 continues his cut to the high crease at the ball-side pipe, which this time is the left side of the cage.
#6 makes a low crease cut to the ball-side pipe.
With both #3 and #6 cutting to the crease zone, there are now 2 offensive players for the crease defender to guard. The crease zone is now overloaded and
# 5 can make a pass to whichever player is more open for a good shot.
The 1-3-2 Double Go Overload has many places that allow for improvisational play depending on how the defense reacts. While you should coach the scripted pieces, your players' Lax IQ will increase if you mention opportunistic variations. A few are:
Depending on how the bottom left defender reacts there is also a chance # 5 might be able to drive from where he is to get in front of the goal. #6 would need to clear out back to where he was if he sees this happening and should have his stick ready for a Draw And Dump feed from # 5. # 5 does not have to force anything -- #1 should be ready for an outlet pass if the play does not develop. It is better to have the ball and try something again than to force a look that is not opening up.
Earlier in the play when #4 has the ball, depending on how the defense reacts #4 can also drive across the middle for a better percentage shot from in front of the goal. In this case #6 would also be setting a screen, or if the crease defender slides #6 is open for a Draw And Dump feed from #4 for a shot from the doorstep of the goal.
