Split the offensive area down the middle using cones
Offense is restricted to one side at a time
Set up 3 offensive players vs 3 defenders on one side
Mirror the same setup on the opposite side
Women's Lacrosse Defense
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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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