Split the field and isolate your best matchup — often a short stick — by running a disciplined 2-man game on the wing that you’ve practiced repeatedly, so execution beats preparation even when the defense knows it’s coming. Keep the weak side active with movement, spacing, and sticks up so defenders can’t slide, forcing the defense to either give up the matchup or leave an open shooter.
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Objective:Create a repeatable advantage by isolating your best matchup and running a 2-man game on one side of the field.
Divide the field into two sides.
Send two players with a great match up to the ball side to run a 2-man game.
Keep four players spaced on the weak side.
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