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Shooting on the Run Drill
This drill teaches players how to shoot overhand while on the run. It helps develop shooting form, shoulder rotation, and momentum toward the goal.
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Latest coaching articles and tactical notes.
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How to Block Effectively in Girls Lacrosse Defense
Blocking is more than just putting your stick up. Improve your defense by mastering body stance, stick control, and anticipating passes.
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How to Teach Defensive Stance in Boys’ Lacrosse: Easy Step-by-Step Guide
Learn the basics of a powerful lacrosse defensive stance. This simple concept improves footwork, positioning, and reaction speed.
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Mastering the Shooting Cradle in Lacrosse: Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
Discover how the shooting cradle helps new players throw, pass, and shoot with better control. A must-learn for beginners looking to level up their skills.
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Mastering the Cradle Slalom Shooting Drill: Fast Transitions and Stick Skills for Girls’ Lacrosse
This shooting drill helps girls develop fast transitions between dodging and shooting. By focusing on stick control and footwork, players improve their ability to shoot on the run under pressure.
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Lacrosse Defensive Footwork Drill to Stop Straight-Line Attacks
Learn how to use the “Shadow & Redirect” drill to improve individual defensive positioning in girls’ lacrosse. This simple but powerful drill teaches players how to redirect attackers away from the goal.
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Lacrosse Transition Defense: Communication, Sliding, and Balance Explained
Defensive success in girls’ lacrosse starts with fundamentals. Master transition defense with this breakdown on how to communicate, slide, and regain balance after a breakdown.
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Mastering Safe and Effective Stick Checks in Women’s Lacrosse
Learn how to check safely and effectively in girls’ lacrosse with this step-by-step guide by Coach Alex Fennell from Wagner. Focus on body position, timing, and stick angle.
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Money To Be Made, Too Many Bodies, Not Enough Run: The Roster Size Dilemma in Travel Lacrosse
Too many players on a tournament team usually means not enough playing time for everyone. The piece breaks down the balance between development and competition, and why roster transparency is key to keeping kids growing and engaged.
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The Gift of the Game: Keeping Lacrosse Players Grounded When the World Feels Like It’s Burning
Playing high school lacrosse is a gift—one that too many players take for granted until it's gone. This article explores how coaches can ground their teams by reminding them that health, freedom, and the chance to compete are fleeting privileges. Through truth, perspective, and ritual, players can learn to embrace the grind with gratitude.
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Bought In: Why Glove Color Still Matters
Uniform glove color may seem like a small detail, but it signals something bigger: shared purpose. Skip the admin nightmare of custom gloves—just get everyone in black or white and watch your team start to move like one.
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Time to Rethink Championship Weekend
We keep chasing prestige with cavernous NFL stadiums and leaving half the sport in the shadows. Maybe the real win is a unified, sold-out weekend that feels more like a festival and less like a spreadsheet.