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Latest coaching articles and tactical notes.
Learning how to throw stick checks the right way is essential for new defenders.This guide explains the three non-negotiable rules every defense player must follow:1) Keep your position.2) Use your arms before the stick.3) Rely on quantity, not power.
Kids should set personal, measurable goals in the off-season instead of stressing about their team’s conditioning test. When they focus on improving themselves—not chasing other people’s standards—they build real confidence and arrive at tryouts already winning.
Training alone is one of the fastest ways for a lacrosse player to develop skills, fix weaknesses, and build confidence. This guide shows coaches how to teach players a simple structure for effective solo training. By following these steps, any athlete can improve stick skills, shooting, dodging, conditioning, and creativity all without needing a partner.
This small-sided 1v1 ground ball game builds stick skills, defense, and offensive creativity while keeping players active and competitive.
The stutter step is a key move in modern women’s lacrosse, used by top players to beat defenders with quick changes of speed and direction. This practical guide walks you through each step and highlights the main technical points you need to master to use it confidently in games.
“Messy Yard Lacrosse” is a fast and dynamic game designed to improve stick skills and ball control in a fun and competitive environment. Players, 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.
Learning how to post up with your back to the cage can give attackers a powerful advantage. This drill helps players use their body, footwork, and decision-making to create scoring chances within a 20-second window. By applying basketball-inspired concepts, attackers learn to protect the ball, establish space, and finish strong.
This article provides an in-depth look at a passing drill specifically designed for women in lacrosse, focusing on building precise passing skills and agile movement. Tailored to enhance stick control and decision-making, this drill helps female players sharpen their ability to pass under pressure and develop greater ambidexterity.
The Wall Ball Drill is one of the most important exercises for developing technical precision in girls’ lacrosse. It teaches rhythm, control, and consistency in passing and catching, helping players gain confidence with both hands. This daily practice is the foundation for advanced stick handling and overall skill improvement.
This simple defensive box drill helps players master body control, footwork, and defensive positioning. By combining shuffles, backpedals, and lateral runs, defenders can simulate game-like movements and build muscle memory for effective on-ball defense. Ideal for beginners and easy to teach during practice.
The Butt-to-Butt Drill, also known as the Back-to-Back Drill, helps players develop body control, level changes, and ground ball awareness. This competitive and physical exercise teaches girls how to scoop the ball under pressure and run away from defenders after gaining possession.
Wall ball is one of the most powerful tools to improve stick control, speed, and accuracy—but only when executed with proper form. This guide shows coaches how to progress players from basic technique to advanced one-hand and two-hand quick stick drills that build elite ball-handling skills.
