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Understanding Shooting Space in Women’s Lacrosse when coaching defense

By Joe Juter

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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Blog Post Title One

By Joe Juter

It all begins with an idea.

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Succeeding as an underdog

By Joe Juter

To succeed as an underdog in lacrosse, focus on honing fundamental skills, leveraging teamwork, and adopting a tenacious work ethic to outmaneuver opponents; capitalize on strategic plays, exploit weaknesses in the opposing team, and maintain a resilient mindset to overcome perceived disadvantages.

Men's Lacrosse Defense members

5 key points to a good defensive slide

By Joe Juter

Sliding in lacrosse is a defensive technique where a defender leaves their assigned player to provide help defense to a teammate who is being beaten.

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Blog Post Title Two

By Joe Juter

It all begins with an idea.

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5 Key Principles of a Man Down Defense

By Joe Juter

Man-down defense in lacrosse refers to the team's defensive strategy when playing with fewer players on the field due to penalties, requiring effective coordination to cover offensive threats and prevent the opposing team from scoring. Let’s go over 5 key points

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Blog Post Title Three

By Joe Juter

It all begins with an idea.

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Blog Post Title Four

By Joe Juter

It all begins with an idea.

Men's Lacrosse Defense members

String Man Down Defense

By Joe Juter

This is a great man down defense for players who are new to lacrosse as it can teach a lot of the fundamentals without having complicated slides or rotations for them to learn.

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Women’s Lacrosse basics #1

By Joe Juter

Test your knowledge of women's lacrosse with our fun and interactive quizzes! Perfect for beginners, players, and fans, these quizzes cover the basics of the game to help you learn the rules, positions, and essential skills.

Men's Gear Review members

Top 4 Lacrosse Helmets of 2024: Safety, Comfort, and Style

By Joe Juter

Discover the top 4 lacrosse helmets of 2024, featuring the best in safety, comfort, and design. Whether you’re an experienced player or just starting, find the right helmet to elevate your game while ensuring maximum safety on the field.

Men's Lacrosse Practice Drills members

Shuttle run

By Joe Juter

One possible cardio conditioning drill for a men's lacrosse team is the "Shuttle Run." Overall, shuttle runs are a valuable conditioning tool that can improve both physical and mental aspects of athletic performance.