Хоккей. Большинство: с разбиением на два фланга

Split Power Play

The third power-play option in this section is the split power play. With two strong sides, it has more of a spread look to it, and like the 1-3-1 it is easy to switch sides either up top or behind the net. Once again, net presence is critical. It is important that the two defensemen up top be prepared to shoot. When this happens, they will find that seams will open up for the forwards down low. This power play is also difficult for pressure penalty-killing units because of the side-to-side options. The split power play can easily be twisted into an overload setup and back again.

Two Blue Line Defensemen

The two defensemen on the blue line need to keep their feet on the line to create more space between them and the penalty killers. They should be about dot width apart. Once the puck is moved up top, always quickly relay it from D to D to spread out the penalty killers. Work the puck from left to right while looking to shoot. The defensemen may slide along the line with deception to find an open lane to the net. If there isn’t much time or space, wrist shots to the net are also good.

Right and Left Side Half-Boards Players

These players set up and operate in a similar way to the 1-3-1 power play, with the left shot on the right boards and the right shot on the left boards. Both players should be a threat to shoot or fake the shot and pass. Stay calm under pressure. The number one option should be to work the puck up to the high Ds especially when being pressured low. Don’t force plays through the box— often the play through the box will open up after recovering a rebound.

Net Man

With most of these power-play setups the net man’s job description doesn’t change much. This player should stay at the net unless support is needed to settle the puck out but may release to either side for a low pass. Stay active, and get into shooting lanes at the right time. Support the half-boards players when they are in trouble and under pressure by sliding out to the side of the net. To settle the puck out when pressured down low, simply relay the puck behind the net to the opposite half-boards player.

Zone Options for the Split Power Play

The following are the options for the split power play. Practice all options so the players can do them automatically. Then in a game, they will be able to pick the best option depending on how the penalty killers react to the puck movement and shots. Coaches should prepare the team 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.

D-TO-D POINT SHOT

F1 passes to D1, who passes to D2 (figure 5.21). D2 slides down a step for a shot. This may be a one-timer depending on what shot the defenseman is. F3 keeps a tight screen on the goaltender. F1 and F2 converge on the rebound. Usually if the shot is low the goaltender will have trouble keeping the rebound from going to one of the side players F1 or F2.

D-TO-D AND BACK

F1 passes to D1, who passes to D2 (figure 5.22). D2 slides down a step for a fake shot. D2 passes back to D1 in mid-ice for a shot. This may be a one-timer depending on what shot the defenseman is. F3 keeps a tight screen. F1 and F2 converge on the rebound.

D-TO-D CROSS-SEAM PASS

F1 passes to D1, who passes to D2 (figure 5.23). D2 slides down a step for a fake shot. D2 passes to F1 for a one-timer or quick-release shot. F3 keeps a tight screen. F2 converges on the rebound.

DOUBLE-SEAM PASS

F1 passes to D1, who passes to D2 (figure 5.24). D2 slides down a step for a fake shot. D2 passes to F1, who fakes the shot and passes cross-ice to F2 for a one-timer or quick-release shot. F3 keeps a tight screen. F1 converges on the rebound.

LOW-RELEASE PLAY

F1 passes to D1, who passes to D2. D2 slides down a step and passes back to D1 in mid-ice (figure 5.25). D1 fakes a shot and passes to F1. F1 fakes a shot and passes low to F3 at the side of the net. F3 takes the puck to the net or passes to F2 on the back door.