The Man Up 2-3-1 creates movement by taking the ball away from the cage before quickly reversing it back. A crease exchange and diagonal cut then create an opportunity for a quick pass and shot from the crease area.
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The 2-3-1 man-up set is relatively simple, but it can be very effective and easy to coach.
The play is built around movement away from the cage, a quick pass back after a roll, and a cut into the crease for a shooting opportunity.
Two important principles make the play work:
Maintain offensive spacing to force longer defensive slides.
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