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Defensive concepts, clears, slides, rides, and goalie-supported teaching notes.
The Box and One Man-Down Defense employs four rotating defenders in a box formation to eliminate soft spots, with a short-stick defender guarding the crease and acting as the first clear outlet. While this strategy tightens coverage, it is vulnerable to skip passes that bypass the rotation. Success depends on disciplined rotations and strong communication.
The five-man rotation is a man-down lacrosse defense that uses continuous rotation to cover all offensive players. It adapts to different formations, relying on quick recovery and strong communication to maintain defensive pressure.
The adjacent slide is a key lacrosse defense tactic where a nearby defender provides quick support to a teammate under pressure. This guide covers when to use it, how to execute it, and how to teach it, ensuring better communication and positioning to shut down offensive threats
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
In lacrosse, the crease slide and adjacent slide are two key defensive strategies. A crease slide involves a defender near the crease sliding out to help stop an attacker, ideal for protecting the middle of the field and preventing close-range shots. In contrast, an adjacent slide provides quicker help from the closest defender, best for defending perimeter dodges and well-spaced offenses. Both have their advantages and are used in different scenarios, depending on the offensive setup and defensive needs. Understanding when and how to use each can greatly improve a team’s defensive effectiveness.
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 many of you use the rotating box to pressure the ball when you are man down on defense? Or maybe just to throw a different look at the offense?
How can you utilize your superstar to clear the ball without burning him out during the game?
Let's go over some basic aspects of a zone and different ways to run it.
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.
