The Man Down Clear uses a specific alignment to help a short-handed defense move the ball upfield. With defined positions for the defenders, short-stick defensive midfielders, and attackmen, the setup creates multiple passing options immediately after the whistle.
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The goal of the Man Down Clear is to move the ball safely out of the defensive end while playing a man down.
Because the clearing team has fewer players available, proper alignment and timing are critical. Each player has a specific starting position and responsibility designed to create passing lanes and stretch the ride.
The formation begins with the following alignment:
D1 starts with the ball.
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