How to Teach Lacrosse Defense: Forcing, Help, and Double Teams
Learn how far defenders should pressure, how to force the ball outside, and who provides help in each zone. Perfect for beginner lacrosse coaches.
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Learn how far defenders should pressure, how to force the ball outside, and who provides help in each zone. Perfect for beginner lacrosse coaches.
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This 2v2 drill with outlet trains defenders to slide, double team, and recover for caused turnovers—perfect for aggressive, smart defense.
Players should learn this technique for moments when a regular shot isn’t possible. It adds versatility, keeps their stick protected, and increases their scoring options in tight spaces and fast plays.
Learn three simple but effective dodging techniques that will help your players protect their stick and avoid turnovers against aggressive defenders.
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Should you give scheduled water breaks or let players sip throughout practice? Here's why the smartest lacrosse coaches are rethinking how they keep their teams hydrated — and how it can impact performance, health, and flow.
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Taking a knee when a lacrosse player is injured isn't just tradition—it’s a sign of respect, safety, and awareness. This article breaks down where the practice came from, when it’s appropriate, and why it still matters in today’s game.
It’s easy to lose your players’ attention with long-winded explanations. This post breaks down a simple 30-second rule to help lacrosse coaches stay clear, keep practices sharp, and actually get more done.
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You can draw up plays all day, but most games are won by the team with better sticks and faster feet. Still, the strategy—the grind, the craft, the obsession—that’s where the soul of coaching lives.
The rocker dodge is a deceptive move that uses body fakes to shake defenders. This article breaks down how to teach the dodge step by step, perfect for youth and high school girls’ lacrosse coaches.
This guide breaks down the three-step split dodge for lacrosse players. Learn how to train the footwork pattern, hand-switch timing, and stick protection needed to beat defenders in one-on-one matchups.
Teach your players two essential roll dodge techniques to beat defenders. This guide covers both the face dodge roll and contact roll, with breakdowns, tips, and common fixes. Ideal for youth and high school lacrosse coaches.
Learn how to coach midfield cutting the right way in girls’ lacrosse. This article covers north-south movement, separation techniques, and stick protection strategies to improve transition play.