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Dynamic Partner Passing

By Joe Juter

Stop having your players stand in one place during partner passing drills! Instead, get them moving up and down the field with dynamic shuffles to improve their agility, footwork, and stick skills. Learn how adding movement can transform your lacrosse practice and prepare your team for real game situations.

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Hungry Hippo GB’s

By Joe Juter

Discover a fun and energetic lacrosse drill that transforms practice into playtime! Perfect for young girls learning the game, this drill builds essential skills while keeping everyone engaged and excited.

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Sports That Make the Perfect Transition to Lacrosse and Why

By Joe Juter

Discover which sports provide the best foundation for excelling in lacrosse and why they make the transition so smooth. Find out how skills from soccer, basketball, hockey, and more can give you an edge on the lacrosse field!

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Sharks and Minnows

By Joe Juter

Sharks and Minnowsis a lacrosse drill that focuses on practicing evasion and defense skills while improving cradling technique. In this game, a group of players (the “minnows”) tries to cross a playing area without being tagged by the “sharks”. The benefits of this drill include the development of agility, speed, and quick decision-making under pressure. Additionally, it promotes teamwork and communication among players.

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Hungry Hungry Hippos

By Joe Juter

The Hungry Hippos lacrosse drill is a fun and engaging exercise designed to improve players’ ground ball skills, reaction time, and quick decision-making. The drill is named after the popular children’s game “Hungry Hungry Hippos,” where players scramble to collect as many balls as possible.

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Basic Rules of Women’s Lacrosse

By Joe Juter

The fundamental rules of women’s lacrosse, including the structure of the field, team composition, and the importance of the restraining line. It explains how these rules maintain the balance between offense and defense, promote dynamic play, and ensure that each team plays strategically and effectively. It is ideal for individuals learning about lacrosse and looking to understand the key elements that organize the game.

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Jump Shot Drill in Lacrosse

By Joe Juter

The jump shot drill in lacrosse is an excellent way to improve jumping technique and shot accuracy. This drill focuses on exploding upwards while jumping off one foot, rotating the hips and torso, and executing the shot in a controlled manner, which is key to generating power and accuracy. It’s a versatile drill that can be practiced solo or with a partner, perfect for improving shot mechanics and coordination.

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Should US Lacrosse Regulate Off-Season Club Teams?

By Joe Juter

Should US Lacrosse regulate off-season travel teams to ensure fairness and safety while making the sport more accessible, or should these teams retain their independence to encourage flexibility and innovation? A balanced approach could be the key to resolving these issues.

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4v4 Slide and Recover Drill

By Joe Juter

Explore a defensive drill that enhances your team’s skills in recognition, communication, and positioning, focusing on quick reactions and maintaining coverage against offensive plays. Learn more to boost your team’s defensive coordination and effectiveness on the field!

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Do simple better

By Joe Juter

In lacrosse, it’s not about the flashy goals or viral moments. True greatness comes from doing the simple things so well that they become second nature—the grit, the grind, the basics done to perfection.

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4 point shooting Drill

By Joe Juter

The “4 Point Shooting Drill” in lacrosse is excellent for improving stick handling and finishing around the crease. The drill includes different angles for catching and shooting the ball.

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Slow Break: Improving Coordination and Passing

By Joe Juter

This shooting drill is excellent for teaching how to execute a slow break and look for players who might be open for shots from the point. This drill helps improve coordination, passing accuracy, and the ability to make quick decisions in game situations.