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Flat Break
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Flat Break

The flat break introduces a strategic departure from the conventional L formation, skillfully disrupting defenses accustomed to the standard approach. This tactical shift complicates matters for defensemen, particularly those used to stopping the ball and then rotating towards the expected first pass.

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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.

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