Initial Formation: Instead of the typical L-shaped fast break (middie at point, two attackmen low in an L), the Flat Break aligns your three attackmen across the crease, side-by-side, creating a flat line near GLE.
Top of the Break: Your ball carrier (D-pole or middie) comes down the middle of the field with support from two trailing midfielders who can fill lanes.
Defensive Response: The initial defender on the ball tries to stop the break. The remaining two defenders are now responsible for covering three evenly spaced attackmen, which creates a natural 2-on-1 somewhere on the crease.
Whether off a faceoff win, forced turnover, or long pole scoop, the ball carrier pushes hard down the center lane.