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Select Team Offense: The 22 Set
The 22 Set: Level of Play
The 22 or 2-2-2 offense is a perfect fit for
youth teams because of its simplicity and
spacing. It is also extremely effective at the
middle school and youth levels.
•Level of Play
The 22 Set: Set Up
This offense utilizes the 2-2-2 formation which
consists of two players up-top in front of the
goal, two players on the crease, and two
players behind the goal. Typically the players
up-top are midfielders and the players behind
the goal are attackmen. The players on the
crease are, therefore, one attackman and one
midfielder…
•Set-up
The 22 Set: Set Up
A1 and A2 start approximately 5-7 yards
behind the goal and 5-7 yards to the left and
right of the goal respectively. M1 and M2
start at the top of the restraining box and 5-7
yards to the left and right respectively. M3
and A3 start on the crease approximately 5-7
yards in front of the goal in line with the light
and right goal posts.
•Set Up (Continued)
The 22 Set (M1 Dodging)
A1 A2
A3
M3
M2M1
The 22 Set: Execution
This offense can start at any of the four
locations: the high left wing (M1), the high
right wing (M2), the back right corner (A1)
and the back left corner (A2). The “22” is
effective utilizing three different techniques:
1) Dodging from one of the four corners with
appropriate off-ball movement. 2) Using an
on-ball pick between M1 and M2 or A1 and
A2 to create confusion in the defense. And 3)
Feeding the crease if either M3 or A3 are
open.
•Execution (General)
The 22 Set: Execution
Regardless of the above method of attack, the
crease players always want to align
themselves opposite the ball to maximize
dodging space and create longer sides. If the
ball is behind they want to be higher. If it is up
top with the middies, they want to stay low.
•Execution (General Continued)
The 22 Set: Execution
If M1 starts the offense with a 1v1 alley dodge
or a dodge “down the side”. M1 takes the
shot if no defender slides and he is with in
legitimate shooting range. A1 drifts out to
create an outlet for M1. M2 slides to the
middle of the field in case M1 rolls back and
to create a skip-passing lane for A1. If a slide
occurs, then A3 and M3 separate, find open
area, and cut to the ball. M1 can feet A3 or
M3, or he can throw to A1 who acts as an
outlet.
•Execution (If M1 Alley Dodges)
The 22 Set (If M1 Alley Dodges)
A1 A2
A3
M3
M2M1
The 22 Set (If M1 Alley Dodges)
The midfielder dodging has a number of options in “22”. He can shoot if open and in range, he can feed M3 or A3 on the crease or he can throw to his outlets A1 ahead and M2 on the roll back. Many of these options appear open, but
they are difficult plays. If a slide is drawn, the best play is to move the ball and let the next player make the more difficult feed.
The 22 Set: Execution
If M1 throws to A1, then A3 and M3 want to
“re-cut” to open area looking for a pass from
A1. A1 has the option to feed A3 or M3 on the
crease or throw a skip pass to M2 if open. If
none of these options produce an open shot,
A1 throws the ball across the back of the cage
to A2.
• If M1 Throws To A1
The 22 Set (If M1 Alley Dodges)
If M1 has done his job and drawn a slide, A1 should first look toe the crease for either A3 or M3, then he can try a
skip pass to M2 for a re-dodge on the backside. If
none of those are available, he should move the ball to
A2 at “X”.
The 22 Set: Execution
If A1 throws to A2, A3 and M3 again work to
find space if they are open for a feed from A2.
M2 rolls over to the ball-side to act as an
outlet and potential open shot. A2 has the
option to either feed A3 or M3 on the crease,
M2 if he is open for a shot or a chance for a
re-dodge. And finally A2 can re-dodge himself.
• If A1 Throws To A2
The 22 Set (If A1 Throws to A2)
If A1 throws to A2, then A2 can feed M3 or A3 on the crease,
he can look to M2 for the shot or the re-dodge, or he can re-
dodge himself.
The 22 Set: Execution
Sometimes A1 is covered on the initial dodge
and M1 cannot throw the ball to this player.
In this scenario, M1 has to “roll back” away
from pressure and throw to M2. In this
instance, A3 and M3 “re-cut” if they are
opening looking for a feed from M2. M2 can
pass to A3 or M3 for a shot on the crease. Or
M2 can “re-dodge down the backside.
• If M1 Throws Back To M2
The 22 Set (If M1 Throws to M2)
If M2 receives a pass from M1 on the roll-back, then he should look to feed M3 or A3 on the crease, or he can look to re-dodge and shoot. If
that happens, the offense is already balanced and ready to be re-set.
The 22 Set: Execution
If M1 sweeps across the top instead of “down
the side” on the initial dodge, then M2 “cuts
through” and all of the following movements
are the same.
• If M1 Sweeps
The 22 Set (If M1 Sweeps)
A1 A2
A3
M3
M2M1
The 22 Set (If M1 Sweeps)
The 22 Set: Execution Attack Dodging
The 22 can be initiated by M1 or M2, but it
can also be initiated by A1 or A2. In both
attack dodging scenarios, the off-ball
movement is an inverted version of the off-
ball movement used during the midfield
dodge.
•Execution (Attack Dodging)
The 22 Set (A1 Dodging)
A1 A2
A3
M3
M2M1
The 22 Set (A1 Dodging)
If A1 dodges and cannot turn the corner he has
looks to M1, M3 and A3 on the crease, or he can
roll back and use his outlet, A2, at X.
The 22 Set: Execution
If A1 throws to M1, M1 looks into the crease
at M3 and A3, otherwise he moves it to the
back side to M2 for the re-dodge or feed.
• If A1 Throws To M1
The 22 Set (If A1 Throws to M1)
If A1 throws ahead to M1, then M1 looks into
the crease for M3 and A3, otherwise he moves the
ball to M2 on the backside for the re-
dodge.
When M2 receives the pass from M1, he should look directly to the crease for M3 and A3, otherwise
he should re-dodge down the back side looking for his shot.
The 22 Set: Execution
If A1 throws back to A2, then A2 should push
the backside looking to feed A3 and M3 on
the crease. If neither A3 or M3 is open, A2
should push for his shot and then use M2 as
his outlet.
• If A1 Throws To A2
The 22 Set (A1 Dodges and Throws Back to A2)
The 22 Set (A2 Re-dodges)
A2 receives the backside pass from A2 and then
pushes the backside looking to the crease for
M3 and A3 or back up top to A2.
The 22 Set: Final Thoughts
This is an extremely well balanced offense.
Dodges around the outside do not unbalance
the offense too much. Crease positioning and
movement is key here. Whether they are
positioned flat, or high low, confusing the
slide is the goal. The player nearest the ball
should fade or curl away, while the player
furthest from the ball should curl toward it.
• The 22 Set: Final Thoughts
