A defensive play against a dominant centre where x3 drops back and x2 and 4 split. The splitters can fake going to hit and try and get a steal or if they are just late to press they can try to nick the shooters arm or push their hip or abdomen to make them off balance. You should generally stay with the better shooter to force a bad shot or you can bait the pass and counter. This drop is very effective at wasting time and making them shoot bad shots because of a lack of time. Goalie should tell x3 to shotblock or not.