Lax Tips
Tips for Players to set you on your way to on-field success.
Communication
Posted in Defense.
There must be plenty of talk on defense, this is important. The following are the most important examples: a) The man adjacent to the ball must let the man on […]
Sliding Defense
Posted in Defense.
If a man leaves to back up on a dodge, the whole defense slides a man, leaving the man farthest from the ball open.
Crease Defensemen
Posted in Defense.
Only in extreme cases, should the defense man on the crease leave to back up. Example: To stop a play that would end up in a score.
Keeping Up
Posted in Defense.
Never cross your feet while playing an attack man unless you are forced to run to keep up with him.
Never Rake a Ground Ball
Posted in Defense.
Always scoop a loose ball. Never draw (rake) it. If there is a crowd, go through and either kick it or scoop it up.
Keep After Him
Posted in Defense.
If a man dodges you, keep after him. You should catch him as your backer comes in from the front.
Get After Him
Posted in Defense.
If you are after a loose ball, but your attack man is ahead of you, press him hard if you cannot come up with the ball, but don’t give him […]
Don’t Turn Your Back to the Ball
Posted in Defense.
After the man you are playing throws a ball, step back two steps quickly and be ready for a cut. Also always look in the direction of the ball as […]
Playing the Pass
Posted in Defense.
As the man you are playing starts a pass, check across his arms, but don’t step in.
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