The transition pattern requires the defense to adjust quickly within the restraining line. It is advantageous to attack the goal before the opposing team gets settled into its team defensive scheme. The skill level of the offensive…
Three-Cone Pick Timing Drill
PURPOSE: To learn how to properly time a pick. SETUP: Three cones are spread out in a linear fashion.
One-On-One Defensive Drill
Purpose: To learn proper body position when defending against a dodger. Setup: A coach or teammate is positioned on the end line, facing the back of the goal, with a stick and a ball; the player is five yards…
Paul Rabil’s Powerful Rotational Strength Workout
To understand rotational power, watch Paul Rabil unleash a lacrosse shot. The seven-time Major League Lacrosse All-Star uncoils his body like a wound-up spring, whipping his stick to release a 100-mile-per-hour rocket toward goal. It’s explosive…
Two Men Down vs. 1-3-2 Drill
Purpose: Concede a low-percentage shot. Setup: Create a tight box with four defensive players.
When you are two men down, play the same technique as on a 6v6 zone or 6v5 man down. For example, you…
Goalkeeping Drills
Goalkeeping, like facing off, is a specialty skill. You need lots of discipline and training to be a goalkeeper, primarily because it requires many unique skills. In the end, repetition…
Transition Defense – Types of Breaks
The defensive transition game involves defending various types of breaks: 6v5, 5v4, 4v3, 3v2, and 2v1. The defense wants to compress the area that they have to defend by getting back into the hole…
Pick Drills
Pick drills are the most basic offensive drills in the game. All offenses benefit from the skills learned in these drills. The Canadian-style…
Defensive Man Down Drills
MAN DOWN USING DENY AND CUT-OFF TECHNIQUES DRILL. Purpose: Neutralize an opponent with a dominant player. Setup: The setup depends on the location of the dominant player. Your deny call is red plus the number of the player you want…
Drills For Timing The Bow Tie
The following drills, shown in figures 3.7 to 3.9, are competitive drills with active defenders. Each drill follows the same setup and execution. All these drills isolate important parts of the offense. Once players master the individual…
Bowtie Drills – Jack Kaley – Team Germany
Watch as Coach Jack Kaley explains and players demonstrate these Bowtie Drills.
Jump Cuts – Jenny Levy – Univ. of North Carolina
Watch as Coach Jenny Levy explains and players demonstrate this Jump Cuts Drills.
Face-offs – Motorcycle Grip – Tom McDermott
Watch as Coach Tom McDermott explains and demonstrates the Motorcycle Grip.
Behind the Goal, Four Man Passing Drill with Marc Van Arsdale – Virginia Lacrosse
Watch as Coach Marc Van Arsdale explains and players demonstrate Four Man Passing Drill.
Isolation Drill – Scott Tucker – Limestone College
Watch as Coach Scott Tucker explains and players demonstrate this Isolation Drill.
Two Man Game: Slip Pick with Kevin Cassese – Lehigh Univ.
Watch as Coach Kevin Cassese explains and players demonstrate the Two Man Game – Slip Pick.
Goalie – Defending the Opposite Corner – Ivan Cohen – German National Team
Watch as Coach Ivan Cohen explains and players demonstrate this Defending the Opposite Corner Drill.
Kyle Hartzell – Two Exercises To Improve Lacrosse Agility – Go Pro Workouts
Watch as Kyle Hartzell performs Two Exercises to Improve Lacrosse Agility.
Midfielders – Re-Dodge Drill – Cindy Timchal – US Naval Academy
Watch as Assistant Coach Josh Dionne explains and midfielders demonstrate this Re-Dodge Drill.
Stationary Protection Drills – Ann Elliott – University of Colorado
Watch as Coach Ann Elliott explains and players demonstrate these Stationary Protection Drills.
Shooting Drills – JB Clarke – Limestone College
Watch as Coach JB Clarke explains and attackers and midfielders demonstrate these Shooting Drills .
Goalie – Breakout Passes Drill – Ivan Cohen – German Team
Watch as Coach Ivan Cohen explains and players demonstrate this Breakout Passes Drill.
Double Double Drill – John and Matt Danowski – Duke Univ.
Watch as Assistant Coach Matt Danowski explains and players demonstrate Double Double Drill.
Stick Work Maze Drill – Don Zimmerman – University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Watch as Coach Don Zimmerman explains and his squad demonstrates this Stick Work Maze Drill.
Partner Passing Drill with a Fake with Jenny Levy – UNC
Watch as Assistant Coach Katrina Dowd explains and players demonstrate this Partner Passing Drill With a Fake.
Man Up 52 – Cindy Timchal – US Naval Academy
Watch as Assistant Coach Gabby Capuzzi explains and players demonstrate this Man Up 52 Drill.
Clearing Drill – John Danowski – Duke Univ.
Watch as Coach John Danowski explains and diagrams on the board this Clearing Drill.
Diamond Passing Drill with Matt Danowski – Duke Univ.
Watch as Coach Matt Danowski explains and players demonstrate this Diamond Passing Drill.
Defense – Four Corner Footwork Drill – Chad Surman – Lehigh Univ.
Watch as Coach Chad Surman explains and midfielders demonstrate this Four Corner Footwork Drill.
Defense – Hockey to Breakout Pass – John Torpey – High Point University
Watch as Coach John Torpey explains and players demonstrate this Hockey to Breakout Pass Drill.