Controlled Breakout

F1

• Mirror the play in front of the net if D1 goes behind the net.
• Get open as a passing option for D2.
• If not, explode to become an option for F3 for a direct or indirect pass.
• Watch for the chance to make a clean pass to F2 swinging through the middle.
• Same side: Pick up the puck along the wall.
• Carry the puck or pass to F3 or F2.
• Be ready for a possible tapback from F2.

F2

• Read the play and see the breakout coming from behind the net.
• Explode to the middle in the neutral zone (strong side).
• Get open for a pass.
• Same side: Stay close to the defenseman, back to the play, protecting the puck.
• Make a direct tapback pass to F1 or an indirect bank pass to F3.

F3

• Read the play and see the breakout coming from behind the net.
• Get open along the boards, as close as possible to the opposing defenseman.
• If possible, carry the puck and make a direct pass, tapback, or chip (center or boards) to F1 supporting.
• Same side: Collect the indirect pass along the boards.

D1

• Take the puck behind the net.
• Make a D-to-D pass.
• If partner isn’t available, wheel the net and take on D2 responsibilities.
• After passing, join the rush and become a middle lane passing option.

D2

• Read the play and get open behind the net as soon as D1 gets the puck.
• Start a stretch breakout to F3 or go up the middle if F1 is available.