Anaheim Power Play Breakout: Double Drop To Slingshot

Anaheim Power Play Breakout: Double Drop To Slingshot

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There are numerous potential nuances in the double-drop power play breakout, all designed to counter the penalty kill’s pressure points and coverage structure

After the drop, Anaheim executes a “slingshot” that quickly pushes the puck back up the ice to one of the stretch players. The PPQB and weak-side stretch player immediately sprint off the puck to provide support. 

Combined with the stretch pass, this bypasses two Edmonton PK forwards, creating a 3v2 and a goal off of the rush 

A couple of additional examples included show the same tactic by the Power Play






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