Triangle Zone Defense

Triangle Zone: Defensive Rotations

In the Triangle Zone, two triangles rotate toward the ball at all times.

Example Breakdown

Ball at Top Right with #2

• Both defensive triangles are angled and pointing toward the ball.

• This alignment allows inside protection and quick rotation support.

Ball Moves to #5

• D3 rotates toward the ball to challenge the new ball carrier.

• The backside triangle compresses to support the crease and the skip lane.

Ball Goes to X (Behind the Goal)

• D1 takes the ball and plays him at the point directly behind the net.

• The middie triangle rotates to face X, covering the crease area.

• This helps prevent inside feeds and forces the offense to reset.

Ball Goes to #4 (Left Wing)

• D2 takes the ball as the primary defender.

• D3 rotates up to fill support and re-balance the triangle shape.

Defensive Emphasis

• Sticks up: All defenders must keep sticks in the passing lanes, especially towards the inside, to disrupt skip passes or crease feeds.

• Good stick positioning = limited vision and reduced risk of cross-field goals.

Final Rotation

Ball Goes to Top Left

• M2 now rotates toward the ball as the new primary in the triangle rotation.