6
on 5 Offense
by Rich
Corso, Havard Water Polo Foundation
General
Prinicples of the Six-on-Five Offense
Following
an ejection, look for the "quick" shot before the
offense has a chance to cover up.
After
the ejection, make the first pass "safe" and high.
Start
wide and spread out. If the defense does not attack, move forward
to commit the defense, then look to pass the ball.
The
absolute key to scoring in the 6 on 5 offense is to execute
accurate shootable passes.
Set
the goalie and the defender with a European fake, then pass
the ball quickly.
Move
the ball across the goal in order to get the goalie and defenders
to move.
Try
to get the defense out of position with ball movement. Shoot
the ball as soon as you receive it and before the defense can
react.
If
a defender attacks any of the four outside players (1, 4, 5
or 6) try to get the ball to the post player (2 or 3). Don't
force it.
Try
to get the middle defender to move across the goal and out of
position. If he is slow moving across, pass the ball to the
postman.
If
you get knocked down, do not try to force a pass, simply turn
around and draw the foul.
Players
1 and 6 must try to beat the goalie and defender to the corner
of the goal with quick, high and hard shots.
Players
4 and 5 must move toward the center of the cage before a shot
is attempted. Avoid having a defender block your shot with his
arms by shooting around or under them.
Post
players 2 and 3 must always be ready to receive the ball from
any of the other four players. Shoot quickly! You may have to
shoot cross-cage to avoid the goalie.
Stay
in the system, 6 in etc. Work all the options.
When
you are red or even you should
have a cross court.
General
Prinicples of the Six-on-Five Offense 
