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Master Zone Defense with the "Coach in the Middle" Lacrosse Drill
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Master Zone Defense with the "Coach in the Middle" Lacrosse Drill

This drill places the coach in the crease to evaluate whether defenders are correctly rotating and covering the most dangerous area in a 5v6 zone setup.

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Offensive players are in a 1-3-2 formation.

Defenders are in a five-man zone.

The coach (or a designated player) stands in the crease as the offensive “threat.”

Acts as a live presence to evaluate if defenders are truly “touching” or covering crease responsibilities.

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