This is a great man down defense for players who are new to lacrosse as it can teach a lot of the fundamentals without having complicated slides or rotations for them to learn.
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Teach players a foundational man-down defensive structure where five defenders protect the front of the cage in a compact zone, with one “string” defender responsible for sliding vertically between key passing lanes and threats. Ideal for beginner teams learning zone concepts and man-down communication.
Formation: A basic 5-man zone:
4 defenders form a box around the crease
1 “string” defender (#5) plays in the middle, stretching up and down the zone on a vertical axis
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