Watch as Coach Kevin Conry discusses, and players demonstrate this skeleton clearing drill that focuses on both offensive and defensive transition play. Two key points of emphasis to focus on during this drill are constant […]
Ground Ball Tube Drill with Kevin Conry – Univ. of Michigan
Watch as Coach Kevin Conry discusses, and players demonstrate this ground ball development drill where athletes use the opposite end of their stick to pick up a PVC pipe off the ground. This drill forces […]
3 Man Box Drill with Kevin Conry – Univ. of Michigan
Watch as Coach Kevin Conry discusses, and players demonstrate this 3 man box drill to help develop your athlete’s footwork, stick skills, and attention to detail. This is a great drill to reinforce your fundamental […]
Control the Matchup with Rob Pannell – Redwood LC (PLL)
Watch as Rob Pannell demonstrates a few ways an attacking player can control their defenseman and create enough space to receive a pass, make a pass, or take a shot.
Goalie Warmup Progression with Charley Toomey – Loyola Univ. Maryland
Watch as Coach Charley Toomey explains, and a goalie demonstrates this warmup progression. The warmup involves several different jump rope exercises and progresses into positioning and proper footwork.
Seeking Continuous Improvement
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Successful coaches have an inner drive to change and evolve. This approach sustains their passion for coaching and keeps them fresh […]
Ball Exchange
By: Don Zimmerman and Peter England Originally Published in: Men’s Lacrosse Provided by: Human Kinetics Ball exchange is another offensive maneuver that involves one player who has the ball and a second player who is […]
Crimson Drill with Charley Toomey, Matt Dwan and Marc Van Arsdale – Loyola Univ. Maryland
Watch as Coaches Charley Toomey, Matt Dwan and Marc Van Arsdale explain and show video clips of the Crimson Drill. This is a high energy shortened field 4 on 4 drill that works both the […]
Faceoff: Hand Movements with Greg Gurenlian – The Faceoff Academy
Watch as Greg Gurenlian explains that after the stance is dialed in there are three offensive movements: Quick Clamp, Power Clamp, and Plunger. Regardless of what offensive motion is being used the right hand movement […]
Improving Communication
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Miscommunication is repeatedly cited as the number one source of stress for coaches. Effective communication is a learned skill, and like […]
Layup Shooting Drills with Jim Stagnitta – Whipsnakes/Premier Lacrosse League
Watch as Coach Jim Stagnitta explains, and players demonstrate these layup shooting drills. These drills are quick with multiple reps, but it is important to emphasize the coaching points. Coach covers the individual techniques used […]
Donovan Transition Drill
By: Jack Kaley and Rich Donovan Originally Published in: Lacrosse Essentials Provided by: Human Kinetics While attending the National Lacrosse Coaches Convention in 1984, I noted the large number of clinicians who presented on the […]
DB Approach Mirror Drill with Jay Mauro
Watch as Coach Jay Mauro discusses a defensive approach and a footwork drill that he adapted from a football mirror drill for defensive backs.
How to Win More Face-Offs with Greg Gurenlian – The Faceoff Academy
Watch as Greg Gurenlian discusses a variety of face-off movements and stick skills while demonstrating what they should look like when performed properly.
Partner Passing – One Hand Up with Mike Faith – Franklin & Marshall College
Watch as Coach Mike Faith explains, and players demonstrate this one hand up – partner passing drill. The emphasis is on wrist control and wrist strength.
Transition Offense: Goalie Save
By: Don Zimmerman and Peter England Originally Published in: Men’s Lacrosse Provided by: Human Kinetics Goalie Save When the opposing team takes a shot on goal, the goalkeeper’s job is to prevent the goal. If […]
Off Ball Development with Kevin Conry – Univ. of Michigan
Watch as Coach Kevin Conry discusses developing off ball positioning and why it is such a critical skill to practice as a team.
Attacking from the Island with Rob Pannell – Redwood LC (PLL)
Watch as Rob Pannell demonstrates a variety of offensive moves that can be performed when attacking from the island (5 and 5). Pannell emphasizes that the attackman should use the defenseman’s leverage against them when […]
Clear vs 10-Man Zone
By: Jack Kaley and Rich Donovan Originally Published in: Lacrosse Essentials Provided by: Human Kinetics On a 10-man-zone ride, the riding team attempts to bring the center defenseman up into the ride near the midline. […]
Primary and Secondary Transition with Jordan MacIntosh – Chrome LC
Watch Jordan MacIntosh explain why not all transitions are created equally depending on the situation. Jordan discusses why it is important to have a primary and secondary transition prepared since you might be switching them […]
Faceoff: Stance with Greg Gurenlian – The Faceoff Academy
Watch as Greg Gurenlian explains his three checklist points on a faceoff: #1 – right leg, #2 – left foot, and #3 – shoulders square towards the ball.
Where Do You Find Leaders? with Jeff Janssen – Janssen Sports Leadership Center
Jeff Janssen discusses the areas of the Commitment Continuum in which you will find leaders. He urges athletic administrators to not just look at parents, coaches, or kids, but to look at themselves on the […]
Shooting Mechanics
By: Don Zimmerman and Peter England Originally Published in: Men’s Lacrosse Provided by: Human Kinetics For shooting, the starting point is the triple-threat position, with your hands properly placed, waist-width apart, on the stick (see […]
Ground Ball Recovery Drill with Charley Toomey – Loyola Univ. Maryland
Watch as Coach Charley Toomey explains, and players demonstrate this ground ball recovery drill. All the defensemen and attackmen line up on the end line. Coach will call out two numbers: 3-2. In this case, […]
Pass Down Pick Down Shooting Drill with Jake DeCola – Albion College
Watch as Coach Jake DeCola explains, and offensive players demonstrate this pass down pick down shooting drill. A player passes the ball and sets a pick staying shoulder to shoulder. The ball is passed to […]
Crease Defensive Play
By: Jack Kaley and Rich Donovan Originally Published in: Lacrosse Essentials Provided by: Human Kinetics Crease defense is essential to success; offensive players in the crease area have the highest percentage shot on the field […]
3v1 Fall Off Drill with Jason Mauro – Half Hollow Hills HS East (NY)
Watch as coach Jason Mauro explains this 3v1 defensive fall off drill to help your athletes protect against the skip lane pass.
Face-Offs: Ball & Cone Drill with Kevin Reisman
Watch as Kevin Reisman explains and demonstrates this ball and cone drill. This drill works on clean exits and getting around your opponent.
Box Passing Drill with Sarah Kellner – Regis University
Watch as Coach Sarah Kellner explains, and players demonstrate this box passing drill. The players are stationed at each corner of the box and will move from cone to cone passing the ball on the […]
Identifying and Coaching to Your Strengths
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics The traditional approach to coaching is sometimes referred to as a deficits-based approach because coaches focus their energy on identifying and […]