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The 2-Behind, 4-Flat up top
Men's Lacrosse Offense members

The 2-Behind, 4-Flat up top

By Joe Juter

This formation uses a two-man game behind the goal while four players stay spread across the top, forcing the defense to choose between helping inside or staying matched up outside. If they help, it creates quick ball movement and open shots up top; if they don’t, the offense has space to attack and score from behind.

Alley Dodge Pick
Men's Lacrosse Offense

Alley Dodge Pick

By Joe Juter

The pick-behind combined with an alley dodge puts the defense in a no-win situation — they either get picked or give up a downhill shooting lane. It's a simple two-man action that generates a high-percentage shot with minimal moving parts.

Stack Offense | Screening and Picking Breakdown
Women's Lacrosse Offense members

Stack Offense | Screening and Picking Breakdown

By Joe Juter

Learn how to run a stack offense in women’s lacrosse using screens, picks, and off-ball movement. Improve spacing, create confusion, and generate easy scoring opportunities.

Pick Behind Crease Fade Away
Men's Lacrosse Offense

Pick Behind Crease Fade Away

By Joe Juter

When two attackmen work behind the cage, they force the defense to spread and commit, creating opportunities up top and on the crease. A well-timed pick for the ball carrier combined with a crease man fading to the far pipe gives the offense a high-percentage look that is nearly impossible to defend when executed with patience and timing.

Breaking the Rotation: The Tactical Advantage of Shifting from 1-3-2 to 2-3-1
Men's Lacrosse Offense members

Breaking the Rotation: The Tactical Advantage of Shifting from 1-3-2 to 2-3-1

By Joe Juter

Transitioning to a 2-3-1 alignment forces the top defenders to widen out, cracking open the middle of the field for cleaner skip lanes and high-quality step-down shots. By altering the attack geometry, you disrupt established defensive rotations and isolate the single player behind the net to quarterback the offense with significantly less pressure.

Isolating The Short Stick Behind
Men's Lacrosse Offense members

Isolating The Short Stick Behind

By Joe Juter

A short stick behind the cage is the matchup most defenses least want to see. It puts an uncomfortable defender in an unfamiliar spot and forces the defense to prepare early slides. Once they overreact, your dodger can read the help and find the open player. The isolation isn’t just about beating the short stick—it’s about triggering the defensive rotation you can take advantage of.

Changing From a 1-4-1 To An Open Set Is All You Need
Men's Lacrosse Offense

Changing From a 1-4-1 To An Open Set Is All You Need

By Joe Juter

A simple shape change forces a man-down defense to completely rewrite their responsibilities on the fly. Going from two crease threats to none flips the job of the middle defender, overloads the outside, and pushes communication to its breaking point—all without the offense running a single play.

Defending the Pick and Roll
Men's Lacrosse Offense members

Defending the Pick and Roll

By Joe Juter

Defending the pick and roll is one of the most important skills in box lacrosse. Players need to recognize screens quickly and respond with one of three defensive options: staying, switching, or jumping the pick. With proper communication and timing, defenders can shut down scoring chances and regain control.