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1-3-1 Power Play

The 1-3-1 power play is one of the newer power-play formations used by several teams today. Essentially there are two strong sides, with the puck being able to be controlled on either half boards. It is easy to switch sides either up top or behind the net to settle the puck out when under pressure or to create chances. Once again, net presence is critical. The key to success with this formation is for the top three players to focus on shooting or one-timing the puck. This power play is difficult for pressure penalty-killing units to defend because of the side-to-side options.

Right and Left Side Half-Boards Players

Set up with the right shot on the left boards and the left shot on the right. These two players are definitely the quarterbacks. Both must be a threat to shoot or fake the shot and pass while also being calm under pressure. They should work the puck up to the high D as number one option, and don’t force plays through the box—often the play through the box will open up after recovering a rebound.

Mid-Ice Point Man

An important strategy for this defenseman is to keep his feet on the blue line to allow more room to make a play or step into a shot. Slide along the line with deception while looking to find an open lane to the net. Quickly work the puck from left to right if the shot isn’t there, and then look to shoot again. Wrist shots to the net are also good, but if there is a chance for a slapshot, use it. In the 1-3-1 setup, the puck should revolve around this player.

Slot Player

This can be a defenseman who slides in or a forward who plays defense and then moves into the slot area. Move into this position once the puck is under control. Depending on whether this player is a right or left shot, from one side he must be ready for a quick release shot and from the other side a shot pass. The shot pass is a play where the outside players shoot to the stick of the slot player for a redirect on the net. The slot player should move around in the space to distract the penalty killers. It is key that this player is ready to support both half-boards players when they are in trouble.

Net Man

The net man, as the name indicates, plays the net area unless support is needed to settle the puck out. He may release to the strong side for a low pass and the potential to make a quick inside play. This is a good strategy, but the player has to read whether the high players are shooting or whether they need a low option. Stay active, and get into shooting lanes at the right time.

Zone Options for the 1-3-1 Power Play

The following are four options for the 1-3-1 power play. As with the overload power play, all need to become automatic in practice in order to be executed well in the game.

Depending on the skill level of the players involved and also on how the opposing penalty killers force, certain options will be more successful than others. Coaches should prepare the players for the resistance they may face from the penalty killers so they know ahead of time what plays to concentrate on. Note that all options may be run from either side.

POINT SHOT

F1 passes to D1. D1 passes to F2, who passes back to D1 for a shot (figure 5.17). This may be a one-timer depending on what shot the defenseman is. All players should fake a shot before passing. F3 keeps a tight screen. D2, F1, and F2 converge on the rebound.

HALF-BOARDS SHOT OR CROSS-ICE PASS

F1 passes to D1 (figure 5.18). D1 passes to F2, who has the option of shooting or passing to F1. There will be several times during the power play when the cross-ice seam will be available. Remember this is a more difficult option to execute because of the skill level required to thread the pass across ice and one time the puck. Good deception from F2 will create an open lane to F1. F3 keeps a tight screen. D2, F1, and F2 converge on the rebound.

INSIDE PLAY

F1 passes to D1, who passes to F2 (figure 5.19). F2 fakes the shot and passes inside to D2 for a one-timer or redirect play. This inside play can be made from either side. D2 must be ready for a pass at all times. F3 keeps a tight screen. F1 and F2 converge on the rebound. Depending on which shot D2 is, this may be on opportunity for a quick release shot or shot pass deflection.

LOW-RELEASE PLAY

F1 passes to D1 (figure 5.20). D1 passes to F2. F3 releases from the net (in this case he would be a left shot). F2 passes to F3. F3 makes an inside play to D2 or back-side play to F1. F3 could also take the puck to the net. This option is tough to defend against.