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123 Box Slide Drill members

123 Box Slide Drill

As coaches we often work hard on a defined slide package, or multiple slide packages in our lacrosse drills. Maybe you are a crease slide guy, or a coma slide guy, or even an adjacent slide guy. In addition to working on the slide, this lacrosse drill really emphasizes the slide and the recovery.

Flat Break members

Flat Break

The flat break introduces a strategic departure from the conventional L formation, skillfully disrupting defenses accustomed to the standard approach. This tactical shift complicates matters for defensemen, particularly those used to stopping the ball and then rotating towards the expected first pass.

4 man 2 ball members

4 man 2 ball

A great stick work drill to start every practice or warm up before games where players get into small groups of 4 and get a lot of touches. I really like this drill as it is an alternative to the old school line drills as the kids get many more touches.

4v3 with new wrinkles members

4v3 with new wrinkles

We always talk about fast paced drills that simulate game situations and forces players to think, recognize and react. Practicing clearing can sometimes really slow down even the most fast-paced practice. In a 4v3 drill, with a few simple wrinkles we can integrate breakout passes, spacing, re-direct passes, and riding all in the fast paced ¾ field transition drill. The key is to keep the drill moving even with the three different segments. We do not want players waiting in line to lose interest, so keep it fast paced and moving

Tight box shooting drill members

Tight box shooting drill

The tight formation increases difficulty in passing while working on quick passing and getting off a quick shot on goal. This is a great drill to work on quick ball movement and getting off a shot quickly. A fun way to increase stick skills.