Split the 8 Defensive Drill – Pressure and Weak Hand Positioning
The Split the 8 drill teaches defenders how to apply pressure, force weak hand, and work together within a structured defensive system.
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Women's Lacrosse Defense content filed under Pressure, Double team, Crease.
The Split the 8 drill teaches defenders how to apply pressure, force weak hand, and work together within a structured defensive system.
This defensive drill develops man-to-man pressure, weak-hand positioning, and sliding responsibilities through a live 4v4 setup.
This defensive drill teaches players how to position, communicate, and support below GLE using proper slide timing and backside awareness.
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.