*Variation #1 (10 min):  "Far-Side Pass."  The line of players on the bench-side starts with balls, and the first player in line cuts to the middle after someone from the far-side line (no balls) cuts to the middle ahead of the play (Variation #1A).  The ball carrier delivers a lead pass to the first player in line, who runs the length of the floor on breakaway. The other option is for the passer to first pick up a loose ball before delivering the pass to make it slightly more difficult (Variation #1B).

After passing, players go to the back of the line (on the other side of the floor) and once everyone in the other line has gone, the former passers now receive a pass from the coach (or goalie); going for a breakaway in the far-end.  Otherwise, players can go to the back of the line on the same-side of the floor and coaches can have them run a "button hook" in the middle of the defensive zone (replicating the need for the "emergency outlet" on the bench-side of the floor).  For beginners, coaches may choose to make all of the passes (focusing on catching on the run), with additional coaches ready to make a second pass attempt in the far-end if the first pass is dropped (Variation #1C).

The line of passers and the line of receivers switch roles each time through the drill, with the passers always starting on the bench side (which ingrains the habit of running "away from the bench" during a breakout).

Also make sure that players have the opportunity to pass and catch, on both sides of the floor (i.e. proper-side & wrong-side), in both ends.

*Variation #2 (10 min):  "Same-Side Pass."  The line of players should be on the far-side only (to ingrain the habit of running away from the bench).  The first player in line (no ball) cuts from the imaginary low corner of the "House," with the next player in the same line cutting to the middle with a ball (Variation #2A) and delivering a lead pass to the first player, who stays in the "outside lane" (until they catch the pass), eventually cutting to the middle and running the length of the floor on breakaway. The passer then becomes the receiver the next rep through the drill. Another option is for the passer to first pick up a loose ball before delivering the pass to make it slightly more difficult (Variation #2B).  

For intermediate and advanced players, coaches can consider having them do a 180 degree turn into a back-pedal towards the mid-board position, which also enforces the need to maintain eye contact with the ball carrier while running this breakout pattern. Have them use a mix of running forward or back-pedaling, or combinations thereof, while keeping their eye on the ball; which is a useful skill in games.

For beginners, coaches may choose to make all of the passes (focusing on catching on the run), with additional coaches ready to make a second pass attempt in the far-end if the first pass is dropped (Variation #2C).  The "same-side pass" is a much harder pass than the "far-side" pass, with players now having to compensate for their body momemtum while throwing the ball across their body.

*Variation #3 (5 min):  "Light Pressure."  Same as above except a coach (or volunteer) replaces the pylon on the floor and applies "light" pressure, which helps players to work on opening up the passing lanes and/or using different release points when passing the ball.