2-3-1 Triangle motion

There are various iterations of the motion offense, each tailored to different coaching styles and team dynamics. One popular approach is to conceptualize it in terms of two triangles. This configuration creates a distinct separation between the midfielders and the attack, leading to a balanced and versatile offensive strategy. It can also bewilder the defense, complicating their slide responsibilities and opening up multiple scoring opportunities.

Mastering the fundamentals of the motion offense, combined with some practice and creativity, can make it seem like your team has an extensive playbook. In reality, they’re simply executing a few core principles effectively. Central to this offense is the principle of maintaining space, which is crucial for its success.

Here are the basics:
- 2 triangles function as a unit
- when the ball passes from one triangle to another, the triangle from where the ball came from rotates towards the ball
- When a dodger runs with the ball his triangle maintains the same spacing
- When a dodger runs with the ball the opposite triangle rotates towards the ball.
- You can use all 3 of these roationts or just 1, whichever is the best for your team.

Things to look for in my experience running this:
- When a midfielder dodges down the alley and he rolls back, the player he is  passing to will be wide open because he was originally in the crease and therefore there is a good chance that his man slid to the ball.
- When you are man up and the midfield passes down to the attack, that attackemn should be a skilled feeder because all 3 of the middies rotating could be open due to the rotation through the zone.
- When dodging from X the player coming across in the triangle tends to be open for the back door cut more often than not.