Select Team Offense: 60 and “60 Go”

60 and “60 Go”: Level of Play

Every Select Team should have this set in its

offensive playbook. The 60 set is used to

settle the ball (take the air out of it) and let

the defense rest. Coaches and players should

recognize when to use a 60 call given the flow

and strategic demands of the game. Both

“60” and “60 Go” are simple sets designed for

players of all ages and skill levels.

•Level of Play

60 and “60 Go”: Set Up

This is a circle offense, meaning that no player

starts on the crease. All six offensive players

line up around the perimeter. A2 starts

directly behind the goal at “X”, while A1 and

A3 line up on the low right and left wings

respectively. A1 and A3 should be about 2-4

yards above GLE and around 10-13 yards to

the side of the goal…

•Set Up

60 and “60 Go”: Set Up

Mid-fielders, M1, M2 and M3 line up near the

top of the box around 15-20 yards away from

the goal. M2 starts in the middle of the field,

5-10 yards above the restraining line

(mirroring A2 at “X”) and M1 and M3 set up

approximately 10 yards to his right and left

along the restraining line.

•Set Up (Continued)

60 Offense

A1

A2

A3

M3

M2

M1

60 and “60 Go”: Execution

60 is a circle offense that is intended to take

some time off the clock. 60 should be called

so the offense can get organized and slow

down the pace of the game when no

transition is immediately available. It can also

be used to shorten the length of the game by

minimizing the number of possessions…

•Execution

60 and “60 Go”: Execution

Both coaches and players should recognize

game situations that dictate the need for a 60

call. The defense can also call it to the offense

so they can get a rest when needed. While in

60, the offense should get the ball “around”

the perimeter so every player touches the

ball. The offense does not attack the goal

unless directed by a coach, a play is called, or

pressure dictates the need.

•Execution (Continued)

60 and “60 Go”

When set up in a sixty set, coaches have the

option to immediately attack without setting

up in a specific offense. This is called 60 “Go”.

60 “Go” can also be called by players on the

field if there is pressure on either the ball or

the adjacent pass.

•If Pressured…60 “Go”

60 and “60 Go”

The set up of 60 “Go” is identical to the set up

for a normal 60 set.

•Set-up

60 “Go” Offense

A1

A2

A3

M3

M2

M1

60 and “60 Go”: Execution

The offense takes advantage of a defense that

does not cover a circle well. The offense can

be initiated from one of the high-wings (M1

or M2) or from “X” (A2).

•Execution

60 and “60 Go”: Execution High Wing

When M1 dodges the adjacent attackman

(A1) needs to cut through and then curl back

to the ball once they get into the crease. This

motion will create space for a dodge and put

pressure on the defense. If A1’s defender

slides and there isn’t a second slide then he

should be open for a feed. A2 needs to roll

over to ball-side to provide an outlet for the

ball carrier. A3, M2 and M3 need to rotate

accordingly…

•Execution High-Wing (M1 or M2)

60 “Go” High Wing (M3 Dodges)

A1

A2

A3

M3

M2

M3

60 “Go” High Wing (M3 Dodges)

60 and “60 Go”: Execution From X

When A2 dodges from behind, then the ball-

side attackman (A1) needs to cut through to

create space and put pressure on the defense.

If his man slides and there isn’t a second slide,

then A1 will be open for a feed on the crease.

A3 needs to get to the back side pip and then

rotate behind the goal, because if his man

slides and there is no second slide then he

should be open on the backside pipe…

•Execution From X (A2)

60 and “60 Go”: Execution From X

If A3 is not open on the backside, then he

drifts behind the goal to provide an outlet for

A2. A2 has the option to turn the corner and

shoot, feed to the topside for a shot, or roll

away from pressure to his outlet A3.

•Execution From X (A2) Continued

60 “Go” From X (A2 Dodges)

A1

A2

A3

M3

M2

M1

60 “Go” From X (A2 Dodges)

60 and “60 Go”: Final Thoughts

It’s important to remember that 60 is a

settled offense designed to slow the game

down. If we are in 60, then we are essentially

in a holding pattern. 60 “Go” is available to

coaches as a goal attacking offense directly

out of the sixty, or if the defense is pressuring.

In both the midfield and attack initiated 60

“Go” sets, the offense ends up in a 1-3-2 set,

or what we will be calling our “13” set.

•Final Thoughts on 60 and 60 “Go”