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I created this to give to parents before the season begins. I found that it helped give perspective on what our goals are for the season and demonstrated my values.
Playing box lacrosse can provide numerous benefits for field lacrosse players, including improved stick skills, enhanced physical fitness, greater confidence and aggressiveness, exposure to different styles of play, and improved teamwork and communication. By playing box lacrosse, field lacrosse players can become more well-rounded athletes and enhance their overall performance on the field. Let's go over 5 points in greater detail.
There is no way around it, your lacrosse game will suffer without stick skills. Players have to be able to handle the ball at all levels. Every lacrosse coach at every level says the same thing: "play wall ball". There are many items on this site that can be disputed, but everybody agrees that wall ball is a must!
To become proficient in passing and shooting, the player must be able to propel the ball from the stick with the wrist "snap." Many beginning players pass and shoot with an arm motion, or "push" the ball, which causes the ball to leave the stick on a low trajectory resulting in a low pass or shot.
Lacrosse transition drills are designed to help you and your teammates move down the field in a quick and effective manner. 80% of the goals in a game are scored in transition. However, as a coach you have no control over this situation once the game begins. This is why transition is the most vital thing to practice.
The roll dodge is a popular move in lacrosse because it allows players to quickly change direction and evade defenders, creating scoring opportunities. Every good player has this move at their disposal.
Blowout games in youth lacrosse can significantly impact team morale and player development, making it essential for coaches to manage these challenging scenarios effectively. By emphasizing character building, setting achievable in-game goals, and instilling a sense of dignity and effort in players, coaches can turn these lopsided games into valuable learning experiences.
There are a wide variety of moves an offensive player can use and that list seems to grow every year. However these 4 seem to be a constant over time and provide the foundation for a quality offensive player.
This look provides simple rules for the players to follow on and off the ball. It is often referred to as a “two triangles” offense as the midfielders and attack form respective 3 man triangles.
How many of you use the rotating box to pressure the ball when you are man down on defense? Or maybe just to throw a different look at the offense?
How can you utilize your superstar to clear the ball without burning him out during the game?
Let's go over some basic aspects of a zone and different ways to run it.
