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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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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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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… simple as that.
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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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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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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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The 1-3-2 Double Go Overload uses ball movement and misdirection, and finishes with two simultaneous cuts to overload the crease.
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The basic premise is to pull a defender out of their zone, making the rotation awkward. It is shocking how many looks open up just from all the players on the permitter moving in sync.
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This is a basic way to teach the offense how to clear space for the dodger while keeping the field balanced. This is a great way to teach young players who are starting out.
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In the video in the article we show how Cornell effectively uses changing the set from a 3-3 into a 1-4-1 to get a quick goal. Sometimes giving a different look is all you need to throw the defense off.
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Included in this post is a video demonstrating how one of the best college teams in the country broke down a 3-3 zone using a rotating diamond concept. If you are having difficulty agains a 3-3 zone you must check out this article.
