2 3 1 Motion Offense Fade
A classic half field set that can be run from youth through the pros. This look provides simple rules for the players to follow on and off the ball. It is often referred to as a “two triangles” offense as the midfielders and attack form respective 3 man triangles. The most important principle of this offense is dodge-pass-pass-dodge (or shoot), meaning we generally want two passes after a dodge before initiating a dodge or shot.
How It Works
M2 throws across to M1 who should be moving into the ball for a hard drive down the alley, as the pass is being thrown to M2 the attack will slowly begin their triangle’s rotation
As M1 begins the dodge M2 will “follow” and M3 will “fade”
M1 has many options off the dodge- the primary options are passing back, passing forward, and shooting. Feeding the crease or skipping to the fade M3 are also options.
If M1 passes back to M2, he must quickly exchange the ball to M3
M3 can now take a time and room shot, attack a defenders approach to dodge and shoot, or feed the crease if there is a late recovery there
If M1 passes to A2, he must quickly exchange to A3
A3 can now dodge to shoot or feed the crease. He can also feed M3, or skip it to M2.
Skills
back passing, forward throws, quick exchanges
step downs, inside finishing, hitches, face dodges
Tips
A great variation here is, to have A2 skip the ball up to M2 for a reverse fill
Reading the 2 slide will help greatly in M1’s decision making
A2 and M2 should help M1 determine where to throw the ball with “forward” and “back” calls
A3 and M3 should call “one more” to A2 and M2 if they are wide open and want the ball quickly to dodge/shoot
Player Roles
Midfield
Best dodger/alley shooter
Good passer that can get ball out quickly
Great scorer (ideally covered by LSM)
Attack
Good inside finisher
Good passer who can get ball out quickly and good vision to look for skips
Good scorer/dodger who can quickly get above GLE to score