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5v4 Ground ball Challenge

By Joe Juter

The 5v4 Groundball Challenge in lacrosse starts with a coach rolling a groundball for teams to compete over; if the offense recovers, they attack 5v4, and if the defense does, they must clear the ball. This drill enhances skills such as ball movement, off-ball spacing, defensive shifting, and team communication.

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Lacrosse Tryouts: A Comprehensive Guide for Better Outcomes

By Joe Juter

Streamlining lacrosse tryouts by reducing the number of stations and simplifying evaluation forms can make the process more efficient and focused. Assembling a diverse evaluation team and utilizing concise, targeted drills followed by scrimmages ensures a comprehensive assessment of each player's abilities.

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Mickey-Miles Felton: The Heart of a Unique Visionary in Lacrosse

By Joe Juter

Mickey-Miles Felton, with his distinctive style and unorthodox methods, epitomized the essence of a visionary coach. His unique approach not only shaped the game but also left a lasting impact on his players, turning lessons on the field into life-long insights.

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Lacrosse Fashion 35 Years Ago: Worn-In Gear, Off-Field Swagger, and a Lifestyle of Legacy

By Joe Juter

Step back 30 years and dive into the world of lacrosse fashion, where beat-up gear, worn-out pinnies, and three-bar hats were badges of honor. Off the field, lacrosse players embraced a unique style that wasn’t just about clothing—it was a lifestyle built on grit, tradition, and swagger.

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Unplugged: The Lacrosse Field as a Phone-Free Battleground

By Joe Juter

Are smartphones enhancing or hindering the focus and performance of lacrosse players during crucial games and practices? Click here to explore the insightful discussions among coaches and players about the impact of mobile devices on the traditional dynamics of lacrosse, and how teams across the nation are tackling this modern challenge to preserve the integrity of the game.

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Grass-Stained Dreams: The Truth Behind Youth Lacrosse Select Teams

By Joe Juter

The gritty divide between preserving the unbridled joy of youth sports and the pressures of early specialization, where money and elite competition often overshadow pure passion. It calls on stakeholders to embrace a balanced approach that nurtures every child's development, ensuring the spirit of the game remains untainted by commercial interests.

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3v3 Women’s Lacrosse Drill: Building Skills Through Game-Like Scenarios​

By Joe Juter

This fast-paced 3v3 drill for women’s lacrosse focuses on improving both defensive and offensive skills in game-like scenarios. It emphasizes defensive stick handling, communication, and positioning, while giving offensive players the chance to react quickly and capitalize on mismatches. With defenders starting behind the goal and offensive players at the top of the box, the drill develops teamwork, quick decision-making, and ball movement. Perfect for enhancing both individual skills and team coordination under pressure.

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Goalie Coordination and Reaction Drill

By Joe Juter

For a lacrosse goalie, quick reflexes and strong hand-eye coordination are crucial. This drill is designed to improve reaction speed, footwork, and overall stability, ensuring goalies make efficient saves while preparing for the next play. By progressively increasing difficulty, this exercise helps goalies develop better ball control and minimize scoring opportunities for the opposing team.

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Attack-to-Defense Transition Drill: Fast-Paced Team Competition in Lacrosse

By Joe Juter

This drill tests players’ ability to score fast and instantly recover on defense—just like in real games. With high tempo and continuous 1v1 battles, it's perfect to keep intensity up.

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Pass, Pass, Cut and Shoot

By Joe Juter

This drill starts with a pass from the top to a wing player, who then feeds a cutter from the opposite wing for a quick catch-and-shoot. It reinforces ball movement, cutting timing, and finishing under pressure, making it valuable for developing offensive skills in women’s lacrosse.

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A Toast to the Spouses of Lacrosse Coaches

By Joe Juter

A heartfelt toast to the spouses of lacrosse coaches—the unsung heroes who endure our thousand-yard stares into the abyss of man-up strategies, the sacred rituals of restringing sticks that don’t need restringing, and the all-consuming obsession that pulls us away, even when we’re right beside you. It’s not neglect, it’s love—love for a game that’s been in our bones since the first time we cradled a stick, and though we may disappear into it, we always come back to you… eventually, probably.

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Holding in Men's Lacrosse: Rules and Types

By Joe Juter

In men's lacrosse, one of the most common fouls is "holding," which refers to when a player illegally grabs, holds, or restricts the movement of an opponent or their crosse. This article explores the different types of "holding" in lacrosse, from holding a player to restricting an opponent's crosse, and outlines the consequences of each infraction. Understanding these rules and penalties is crucial to maintaining player safety and ensuring fair play.