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Men's Lacrosse Offense

Offensive sets, man-up looks, rides, spacing, and decision rules for men's lacrosse.

Throw Down, Pick Down members

Throw Down, Pick Down

Throw Down, Pick Down is a men's lacrosse offensive play that uses coordinated picks, player movement, and spacing to create driving lanes and scoring opportunities.

4-Man Crease

4-Man Crease

The 4-Man Crease is an offensive lacrosse play that uses coordinated player movement, proper spacing, and passing options to create attacking opportunities around the goal.

2-3-1 Side Pop

2-3-1 Side Pop

Learn the 2-3-1 side pop, an offensive concept that uses movement from the crease to create space, change defensive matchups, and open passing options.

2 Drop 1 Pop

2 Drop 1 Pop

Learn how to run the 2 Drop 1 Pop lacrosse play using coordinated player movement, proper spacing, and passing options to create offensive opportunities around the goal.

Riding: Goalie Ride members

Riding: Goalie Ride

The goalie ride is a simple riding strategy that puts pressure on the goalie when they have the ball. The goal is to lock off every passing option, force the goalie to carry the ball, and make a bad pass or decision.

Double Seal members

Double Seal

On man-up or against a zone, identify the defender responsible for closing out and getting a stick on the shooter’s hands, then seal his direct path before the pass arrives. By forcing that defender to go around the seal, the shooter gains the extra second needed to catch and shoot with his hands free.

The 2-Behind, 4-Flat up top members

The 2-Behind, 4-Flat up top

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

Alley Dodge Pick

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.

Top Flip With A Sneaky Mumbo members

Top Flip With A Sneaky Mumbo

This man-up play uses a flip up top to draw the defense’s attention while a perfectly timed mumbo down low quietly shifts the offense. As the crease and wing exchange, the low defender is forced into a split-second decision—and that’s where the breakdown happens.

How to Run a 4v3 Fast Break members

How to Run a 4v3 Fast Break

The 4v3 fast break is one of the purest moments in lacrosse. Four players, three defenders, and a box that cannot be covered. Every player on the field knows an opportunity has just opened up — the question is whether your team is disciplined enough to take it.

Attack the Moment: Scoring While Subbing members

Attack the Moment: Scoring While Subbing

When both teams are subbing simultaneously, that is one of the best moments to attack the goal.The defense is unsettled, the slides are broken, and the space favors you — it's low risk, high reward, and most defenses aren't ready for it.