How to Teach Lacrosse Defense: Forcing, Help, and Double Teams
Learn how far defenders should pressure, how to force the ball outside, and who provides help in each zone. Perfect for beginner lacrosse coaches.
Lacrosse Defense Drill: 2v2 with Outlet and Sliding Help
This 2v2 drill with outlet trains defenders to slide, double team, and recover for caused turnovers—perfect for aggressive, smart defense.
Executing the Double team
Double-teaming in women’s lacrosse is a defensive strategy used to trap an attacker, apply pressure, and create turnovers, especially in critical game moments. To avoid penalties like shooting space violations and the three-second rule, defenders must communicate effectively and execute the double team with proper timing and positioning.