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Feeling creative? This can be an interesting wrinkle to try in your defense that is not commonly used but easy to teach.
As coaches we often work hard on a defined slide package, or multiple slide packages in our lacrosse drills. Maybe you are a crease slide guy, or a coma slide guy, or even an adjacent slide guy. In addition to working on the slide, this lacrosse drill really emphasizes the slide and the recovery.
A simple but effective twist on a traditional ground ball drill to make sure every player practices ground ball technique. All too often when we do one vs one or two vs two ground ball drills the losers never actually practice picking up a ball, rolling away and making a pass.
The V-Cut Passing Drill develops timing, movement, and separation from defenders. Players practice sharp cuts, catching on the run, and passing with precision.
The idea is to use more of the field to make the passes longer while throwing to players breaking up the field much like in real games.
The Twizzler Pass is a creative lacrosse technique that helps players improve stick skills and passing angles. This guide breaks it down simply for new coaches.
The Triangle Passing Drill teaches players how to move the ball, use V-cuts, and square up to see the field. It builds vision, timing, and game awareness.
Executing an effective shot on the run is a crucial skill in sports like lacrosse. It involves a combination of movements and body adjustments that allow players to make powerful and accurate shots even while in motion. Mastering this technique improves reaction time, control, and shot power, resulting in more unpredictable and harder-to-defend plays.
If you want to know if your practice is going too slow, ask yourself this: "How many reps can a player get in your practice?" To answer this question, one day pick a player out, count how many touches that players gets in practice (on ball defense can count as a touch). You may be shocked at the result. The problem can be solved with a little preparation. I hope these 9 tips helps you out in making practice go a little faster!
Timing and communication are essential for an effective slide. The defender must slide at the right moment to avoid leaving their own man open, and the other defenders must communicate the slide to ensure that the player being slid to is ready to pick up the open offensive player. This drill is a great way to practice this technique.
In women's lacrosse, long passes are a powerful tool—not just for transition, but for total field control. Teaching this skill means unlocking vision, leadership, and smarter team play.
Looking for a lacrosse conditioning drill that builds speed and toughness? The 120s sprint workout, used by Maryland, trains players to accelerate, recover, and push through fatigue. Perfect for youth and high school coaches.
