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Teaching Defenders to Control Without Fouling
Women's Lacrosse Defense

Teaching Defenders to Control Without Fouling

By Joe Juter

The Defocus Crashing Drill trains defenders to help inside the 8-meter arc without committing fouls. By keeping arms extended, sitting low, and timing the crash, defenders learn to double-team smartly and funnel attackers out. This drill builds discipline and reinforces safe, effective zone defense.

Executing the  Double team
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Executing the Double team

By Joe Juter

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.