BEGINNER POWER PLAYS

4A. Skip Pass - "Cut" 

• The point player skip passes the ball to the opposite-handed crease player, initiating the play.

• At the same time that the pass is being released, the strong-side shooter cuts the middle and receives a pass (Option #1), taking the shot.  

• The passer (crease player) must be careful to make at least a 60-40 pass, otherwise if the cutter is covered, look to option number 2 (see below). 

4B. Skip Pass - "Fill" 

• The point player skip passes the ball to the opposite-handed crease player, initiating the play.

• At the same time that the pass is being released, the strong-side shooter cuts the middle (receiving a pass only if wide open).  

• The point player backpedals toward the shooter position (filling) and receives the give-and-go pass for a shot (Option #2). 

• Another variation of this play is for the point player to cut the middle instead of the strong-side shooter, with the shooter filling into the point position.  

• Note:  This play also works well against a Diamond Defense