Drills
Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, mastering lacrosse drills is essential for honing your abilities and taking your game to the next level. We’ll delve into a variety of drills designed to improve every aspect of your performance on the field. From stick handling to shooting, from defensive positioning to face-offs, we’ve got you covered. So grab your stick, lace up your cleats, and let’s get started on the journey to lacrosse mastery.
How to Beat a Zone Defense
Zone defense in lacrosse is a defensive strategy where defenders cover specific areas of the field rather than individual offensive players. To beat a zone defense in lacrosse, you need to be able to move the ball quickly and accurately to create scoring opportunities.
10-Man Ride
When it gets down to the last minute and an ill-advised shot goes without backup, call out your wheels for a 10-man ride. The 10-man ride is an aggressive scheme meant to trap an opponent in its defensive end to create a turnover. It requires using your goalie as the 10th rider, opening the cage […]
Defensive Teaching Points
The defensive principles outlined below focus on individual, group, and team defense. These are essential principles for all players, regardless of position. Defensive excellence in lacrosse relies on playing with your head, legs, and heart. We believe that mastering these techniques can develop outstanding defensive players.
Our Favorites
Some of our favorite drills are archived here. They are great and the kids love them.
Coaches Insider
- Faceoff: 3-Layer Dead or Alive Drill with Peter Dolan – High Point Univ. January 22, 2025 Intercollegiate Mens Lacrosse Coaches Association
- 5-Step Pitching Warmup with Rob Fay – Schoolcraft College January 22, 2025 Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association
- Are You Struggling, Stressing, or Striving? with Craig Perry, CMAA – U.S. Council for Athletes’ Health (USCAH) January 22, 2025 ADInsider
- Working on Team Chemistry with Haley Eckerman – Kent State Univ. January 22, 2025 American Volleyball Coaches Association
- Receiver’s Squirt Release with Dabo Swinney – Clemson Univ. January 22, 2025 Nike Coach of the Year Clinics
- Training Seam Serving & Visualization with Megan Lenhart – Cornerstone Univ. January 22, 2025 American Volleyball Coaches Association
- Enjoy The Ride with Johnny White – Douglas County High School (GA) January 22, 2025 Nike Coach of the Year Clinics
- Hazing: How to Approach Your Team with Bob Ekstrand – IMLCA January 22, 2025 Intercollegiate Mens Lacrosse Coaches Association
- Student-Athletes and the Media January 22, 2025 Human Kinetics
- Student-Athletes and the Media January 22, 2025 Human Kinetics
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