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In our recent Podcast with Coach Cantabene from Stevenson University he shared an awesome Man Up lacrosse play, run out of the 2-3-1 set. As many of us have kind of gravitated to the 3-3 to keep all the shooters out front, Coach Cantabene, a great offensive coach, still leans towards the 2-3-1.
This play is relatively basic, but very effective and easy to coach. I find it unique as it begins with a movement away from the cage, a quick pass back off a roll, then and a quick pass to a cutter. As with all strong plays on Man Up the keys are,
1)Offensive spacing, forcing longer slides
2)The ability to get the defensive moving into unfamiliar territory
His Man Up offensive philosophies are a little unique in that he encourages his kids to:
