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The Question Mark Dodge members

The Question Mark Dodge

You drive hard, leaning into the defender, selling the topside move. Then—plant. In a heartbeat, you roll back, hands shifting, eyes on the lower corner. The defender stumbles, lost in your quick spin. The ball leaves your stick, flying low past the goalie. The move was a question mark, but the finish? Pure exclamation.

Teaching the Pick and Roll members

Teaching the Pick and Roll

The pick and roll in lacrosse is a powerful offensive strategy that creates space and confuses defenses by having one player set a screen while the other rolls to open space for a pass or shot. Teaching this play focuses on timing, communication, and reading the defense, making it an essential tool for generating scoring opportunities.

Pick & Roll Drill members

Pick & Roll Drill

The pick and roll in lacrosse is a powerful tactic that creates space, confuses defenders, and leads to high-percentage scoring chances. This drill teaches players how to set effective screens, roll to open space, and make quick reads, making it an essential part of any offensive playbook.​

Pick and Roll members

Pick and Roll

The pick and roll in lacrosse is a game-changer. By setting a screen and rolling into open space, you create chaos for defenders, opening lanes for shots or passes. It’s simple, versatile, and perfect for breaking down defenses, forcing them to make split-second decisions that often lead to big scoring opportunities.

Three-Player Weave Passing members

Three-Player Weave Passing

The three-player weave in girls lacrosse is an engaging drill aimed at improving players’ passing, catching, and movement by having them exchange the ball while weaving through the field. Adding in pick practice helps refine offensive tactics, build teamwork, and strengthen on-field communication, making it an essential part of skill development.

Top 5 tips for Stick Protection when Dodging members

Top 5 tips for Stick Protection when Dodging

Master the art of lacrosse dodging with essential tips for stick protection and footwork. Learn how to cradle naturally while on the run, shield your stick with body positioning, and keep defenders guessing with sharp changes in direction and plane. Elevate your game with these key techniques designed to help you dominate on the field.

Fast-Paced 4v4 Sideline Sprint Drill members

Fast-Paced 4v4 Sideline Sprint Drill

dynamic women's lacrosse practice activity that focuses on quick transitions and continuous play, enhancing both offensive strategies and defensive reactions. Players engage in short-field games from sideline to sideline, promoting rapid decision-making and conditioning while incorporating fun, competitive elements like score-keeping and varied play scenarios.

Guide to 8-Meter Shots in Girls Lacrosse members

Guide to 8-Meter Shots in Girls Lacrosse

Master the 8-meter shot in lacrosse with two key techniques: the inside shot and the outside shot. Learn to explode off the line, create space from defenders, and protect your stick for a powerful, accurate shot. Perfect your stance and shooting motion to maximize scoring opportunities and keep the defense on their toes.

Partner Passing done right members

Partner Passing done right

Do not let your players stand still during partner passing drills! Get them shuffling and moving to develop better stick skills, footwork, and conditioning. Learn how adding dynamic movement to your lacrosse practice can elevate your team’s performance on the field.

Dynamic Partner Passing members

Dynamic Partner Passing

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.

Man-Up, Man-Down Practice members

Man-Up, Man-Down Practice

This will ensure a well-rounded practice that emphasizes skill development, conditioning. It also includes focused drills on man-down play to ensure your team can capitalize on these situations offensively and defend effectively when needed.