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Common mistakes youth lacrosse players make during clearing, such as rushing passes, poor spacing, and lack of communication, which often lead to turnovers. By addressing these errors with structured strategies and proper coaching, teams can improve their clearing game and minimize costly mistakes.
What are you hoping for when you launch the ball down the field? It is not the ideal way to clear the ball, but we all have to play to our strength on the lacrosse field. Therefore if for whatever reason you need to chuck it down the field, have a plan.
The rotating triangle clear ensures constant passing options, natural spacing, and adaptability against high-pressure rides by keeping players in motion and creating multiple exit strategies. This movement forces defenders to chase, prevents turnovers, and allows for a smooth transition into offense without relying on risky long passes or individual dodging.
The "Opposite Box Push Clear" maximizes spacing, transitions, and clearing efficiency by leveraging strategic positioning, substitutions, and mismatches against aggressive rides. It’s ideal for teams with skilled LSMs and disciplined communication.
The L Clear in men’s lacrosse is a fundamental strategy for transitioning the ball from defense to offense by utilizing an “L” shaped formation. It creates space, stretches the defense, and provides multiple passing options. Ideal for teams with skilled defensemen and when facing man-to-man rides, the L Clear is simple to execute but can become predictable and vulnerable against zone or trap rides
This was a man up / man down drill that incorporated fast breaks that became an effective game strategy
If you are a new to Lacrosse this may help you understand clears a little better.
How can you utilize your superstar to clear the ball without burning him out during the game?
The 4 Man Low Clear is particularly useful at the youth level as it gives an easy outlet to the ball carrier and eliminates the need for a long pass.
If you are a new to Lacrosse this may help you understand clears a little better.
After the defense makes a stop and regains possession of the ball it is time to run the clear. Let's go over the basics of clearing
This is a great clear to utilize a talented midfielder who can leg it up the field.
