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Passing and Cutting Drill members

Passing and Cutting Drill

This drill focuses on improving offensive decision-making in women’s lacrosse by training players to pass to a teammate in the post and make sharp cuts to open space. It develops timing, teamwork, and off-ball movement, helping players create scoring or passing opportunities by reading defender positioning.

Understanding the 3 second rule in Women’s lacrosse members

Understanding the 3 second rule in Women’s lacrosse

In women’s lacrosse, the three-second rule is a critical defensive regulation. It penalizes defenders who remain in the 8-meter arc without guarding an opponent, leading to turnovers or free-position shots for the offense. Understanding and adhering to this rule is essential for maintaining solid defensive play and avoiding costly penalties.​

The Razor Pick members

The Razor Pick

The Razor Pick is an advanced lacrosse tactic used near the Goal Line Extended (GLE) to create space and confusion for defenders. By setting a pick behind the GLE, attackers force quick decisions from defenders, often opening up lanes for shots. With proper timing and communication, this strategy can be a game-changer for modern offenses.

Messy Yard Boys Lacrosse Drill members

Messy Yard Boys Lacrosse Drill

“Messy Yard Lacrosse” is a fast and dynamic game designed to improve stick skills and ball control in a fun and competitive environment. Girls, divided into two teams, must use their lacrosse sticks to pick up and transport balls to the opposite side of the field, preventing them from accumulating in their own “yard.” At the end of the time, the team with the fewest balls on their side wins. This activity promotes speed, teamwork, and decision-making under pressure, while players practice key lacrosse skills

King of the Field members

King of the Field

King of the Field: Lacrosse Challenge is a fast-paced and competitive activity where several teams face off to remain the "king" of the field. Each team must defend their position by winning short matches, while challengers aim to dethrone them. It’s an excellent way to improve ball control, teamwork, and both offensive and defensive skills in a fun, high-rotation environment.

King of the Field members

King of the Field

A fast-paced and competitive activity where several teams face off to remain the "king" of the field. Each team must defend their position by winning short matches, while challengers aim to dethrone them. It’s an excellent way to improve ball control, teamwork, and both offensive and defensive skills in a fun, high-rotation environment.

How to Teach Stick Checking in Women’s Lacrosse: A Guide for New Coaches members

How to Teach Stick Checking in Women’s Lacrosse: A Guide for New Coaches

Stick checking in women’s lacrosse is an essential defensive skill that requires timing, control, and proper body positioning. This guide covers the fundamentals of teaching stick checking, including how to time checks, avoid slashing, and maintain safe, controlled movements. Perfect for new coaches, it emphasizes the importance of safety and mastering technique to help defenders disrupt the opponent’s possession effectively.