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 […]
Why the Window Fake Is Important with Matt Brown – Univ. of Denver
Watch as Coach Matt Brown explains, and players demonstrate what a good window fake can do for your offense and where a few good places to execute the move are on the field.
Defense: Box-In-2 Drill with Andrew Fink – Univ. of Saint Joseph
Watch as Coach Andrew Fink explains, and players demonstrate the Box-In-2 Cool Down Drill. This is the last of the 5-minute defensive drills. The drill consists of four players on the outside with two players […]
Passing Technique with Acacia Walker-Weinstein – Boston College
Watch as Coach Acacia Walker-Weinstein explains, and players demonstrate this proper redirection technique and zipping the ball passing drill.
Critical Reflection
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Unlike reflective practice, critical reflection is not focused on solving a specific problem. Critical reflection is used more sparingly, but still […]
Jump Shots Shooting Drill with John Danowski – Duke Univ.
Watch as Coach John Danowski explains, and players demonstrate this after practice jump shots shooting drill. The emphasis is on the shooter getting his hands back while taking both right and left handed jump shots. […]
Blended Conditioning
By: Tom Howley Provided by: Human Kinetics Originally Published in: Complete Conditioning for Lacrosse Although classified primarily as an anaerobic sport, lacrosse engages all three energy systems at different times throughout the game or season. […]
Offense: Up the Hash Ground Ball Drill with Dan Keating – St. Joseph’s Univ.
Watch as Coach Dan Keating explains and players demonstrate this up the hash ground ball drill. This is attacking the field from the bottom with emphasis on passing and shooting. The drill should be run […]
Defense: Zone Positioning vs 1-3-2
By: Jack Kaley and Rich Donovan Originally Published in: Lacrosse Essentials Provided by: Human Kinetics Midfielders Two short-stick midfielders play at the top of the zone, and their job is to pressure the ball as […]
Mustang Shooting Drills with Andrew Fink – Univ. of Saint Joseph
Watch as Coach Andrew Fink explains and players demonstrate these Mustang shooting drills in which both offensive and defensive players participate. The drills emphasize stick work, passing, catching, and communication skills. This is also an […]
Defense: 3 v 3 Drill with Mini Sticks with Corinne Desrosiers – Duquesne Univ.
Watch as Coach Corinne Desrosiers explains and players demonstrate this 3 v 3 drill with mini sticks. The drill is inside the eight and works on defensive concepts. The short sticks prevent the defender from […]
Pyramid of Teaching Success in Sport
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics The Pyramid of Teaching Success in Sport is a popular athlete-centered coaching philosophy framework. Legendary American college basketball coach John Wooden […]