Circle Edge Penalty

Focus

Penalty/Free Pass Set Plays.

Skills

Preliminary Moves & Passing, Goalie Preliminary Moves, Vision & Quick Decisions.

Purpose

Receiving a penalty pass enables you to run set plays to take advantage of the spare player. This particular strategy is used when you've received a penalty right near the circle edge.

Players

8⁺

Ages

6⁺

Balls

Cones

Distance (max)

Setup
Choose teams and setup as per the diagram.
Step 1
When a circle defender penalised is nearer the goal arc, it's a crime not to find a goalie right near the post, ideally with a single pass.

[WA/C] take the pass, the other stands non-ballside on the arc, well away from the goalies

Goalies stand together and execute (as late as possible) a ball-side screen.

Aim for 1 pass to shoot, however if the receiving goalie is beyond their comfort zone, look for a quick pass to the other goalie or a double play with a feeder
Step 2
When a circle defender is penalised, there are 3 options:-

Screen: Protect an area of space by impeding defender’s run at it while allowing their partner pass and use it. Refer to #Goal Third (Outer) Penalty Pass#

Sandwich: Refer to step 3

Split: Refer to step 4. Used when the pass is taken from the central passing corridor
Step 3
Sandwich Strategy

Goalie in front performs a straight lead for a short pass, catch with split-foot reception

Player behind holds+drops back to post

Feeder uses a fake pass to get the lone defender to commit one way
Step 4
Split Strategy (only when pass taken from central passing corridor)

Goalies start goal-side of 45 marks

Simulatenously lead centrally, one high, one low, and force defender to choose who to defend
Step 5
When opposition [WD/C] penalised:-

Closest feeder takes the throw quickly if possible

Goalies use screen / split strategy to receive

Non-passer of [WD/C] stands on the arc, holding their opponent and becoming a backup passing option if needed.
Step 6
After passing the feeder should run to the circle edge to provide an outlet for a double play with a goalie.