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Clearing 101 for new coaches
If you are a new to Lacrosse this may help you understand clears a little better.
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Latest coaching articles and tactical notes.
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Winning lacrosse games does not matter
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.
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5 benefits of playing box lacrosse for a field lacrosse players
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.
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Wall Ball Workout Fundamentals and Plan
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!
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Your lacrosse stick should become part of your body
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.
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Transition Lacrosse Basics
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.
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Roll Dodge Cyclone Drill
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.
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Dodge Draw The Slide Move The Ball One More
Dodge, draw the slide, move the ball, one more… simple as that.
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Adjacent Triangle Rotation Man Up
It may look chaotic, but it is actually very simple. Two triangles rotate simultaneously and continuously towards the goal, from top to bottom and across from each other. This constant motion keeps the offense dynamic and the defense off balance, creating numerous opportunities for scoring.
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Navigating the Blowout: Coaching Strategies for Managing Lopsided Lacrosse Games
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.
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Pyramid Dodge Out of a 2-2-2 Set
Dodging from a pyramid formation can work out of any set. I created this out of a 2-2-2 for now because I think that is the most smooth transition as I illustrate in the article. But if you have a talented player you want to dodge with the ball while dictating who is sliding and where they are sliding from this is for you.
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1-3-2 Double Go Overload
The 1-3-2 Double Go Overload uses ball movement and misdirection, and finishes with two simultaneous cuts to overload the crease.