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Latest coaching articles and tactical notes.
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Defending the pick and roll is one of the most important skills in box lacrosse. Players need to recognize screens quickly and respond with one of three defensive options: staying, switching, or jumping the pick. With proper communication and timing, defenders can shut down scoring chances and regain control.
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Learn how the drop step and jam out help attackers create separation, protect their stick, and beat double teams in offensive play.
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This offensive concept in women’s lacrosse helps teams create space by having players clear to the crease when a teammate runs toward them with the ball, allowing for better movement and opportunities. The player in the crease can pop open for a pass, or the cutter can drive toward the goal, making both great scoring options as defensive help usually comes from the adjacent or crease defender.
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The two-cage cut, pick, and flash drill is a dynamic way to teach girls how to cut hard, set strong picks, and stay active off the ball. With four lines and constant movement, players learn to create scoring chances for teammates and themselves. Coaches can use this drill to sharpen shooting, feeding, and teamwork.
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The flip combined with a sidearm shot is a strategic move that confuses defenders and opens clear scoring opportunities. This article explains step by step how to perform this technique correctly so players can apply it in real game situations.
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Shooting space in women’s lacrosse is a safety rule that prevents defenders from stepping into the path between an attacker and the goal, unless they are within a stick’s length of the attacker. Violating this rule results in a penalty, awarding the attacker an 8-meter free shot while ensuring safe play on the field.
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The flipping drill is a simple yet powerful tool to work on coordination, communication, and stick control. This exercise is ideal for new coaches because it doesn’t require extra equipment or advanced players. Below, you’ll find a clear step-by-step explanation of how to organize and teach it in any practice session.
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Success didn’t come from twelve-hour bursts of inspiration. It came from the small, stubborn reps—one more pass off the wall, one more sprint in the fog, one more pocket strung at midnight. In lacrosse and in business, progress is simple: don’t let the momentum die.
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The Arrow T Footwork Drill trains defenders to react quickly to directional cues, switch hips properly, and maintain balance while shuffling and recovering. It builds the footwork and body movement defenders need to stay in front of attackers.
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The pick and roll is a core lacrosse concept that creates scoring chances near the crease. Players learn how to sneak up on defenders, set strong picks, roll tightly, and finish with placement over power. This article gives coaches a clear step-by-step breakdown to teach the drill effectively.
The draw is one of the most crucial moments in lacrosse, setting the tone for possession and momentum. This drill focuses on isolating each movement of the draw, dig, pop, and punch, to help players refine their mechanics step by step.
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Learn how to teach players to recognize transition opportunities and rebuild offensive shape using the Fast Break Scramble.
