Wing Dodge Mayhem: How Layered Off-Ball Picks Create Chaos for Defenses
This offense starts with a wing dodge and on-ball pick, but the real damage comes from the synchronized off-ball movement. Two off-ball picks send cutters curling into space just as the defense is trying to slide, forcing hesitation and miscommunication. It’s a coordinated attack that overwhelms help defense before it even starts.
Wing dodge out of an umbrella formation
The umbrella set in lacrosse creates offensive opportunities by shifting the defense and using movement in the crease to cause confusion during slides. It opens space for dodges, isolations, or two-man plays, making it a versatile option for generating scoring chances.
Crease Overload Deception Man Up Play
This man-up lacrosse play starts in a 1-4-1 formation and transitions into a 4-2 to confuse the defense. After passing the ball to the player behind the goal (at ‘X’), the crease attackman moves below the Goal Line Extended (GLE), overloading one side of the field. This shift forces the defense into tough decisions, allowing wing attackmen to sneak into the soft spot on the crease for high-percentage scoring opportunities.
1-4-1 to 2-2-2 Transition: Disrupting Defenses and Elevating Scoring Opportunities
Transitioning from a 1-4-1 to a 2-2-2 open offense confuses defensive slide packages by removing players from the crease, making it harder for defenders to anticipate responsibilities. This shift also positions all offensive players as scoring threats above GLE, maximizing space and creating diverse shooting options.
Executing the Pairs Offense
Unleash the potential of the pairs offense to elevate your lacrosse game with coordinated, high-impact plays. Learn how this strategy simplifies teamwork while creating dynamic scoring opportunities.
Double Crease Pick Forcing a Defender Switch
This concept out of a 1-4-1 set is a great way to get the defense to switch a match up and get a player open for a shot close to the crease.
Double Crease Pick Curl Out of a 1-4-1
You need to get your best players hands for a good shot with his strong hand. Or maybe you are trying to get the defense to switch the match up. You need this in your playbook!
Clear and fill offensive philisophy
This is an offensive scheme that can be the foundation of an offense at every level. With all the plays and schemes I have seen I have come back to doing this so many times. I figured if my guys could completely master this concept, combined with 2-3 killer plays, I am good to go. This can also be used as a man up scheme too. This premise can also be applied to other sets as shown in a 1-4-1.
Rotating Motion Box offense with 2 men in the crease
The 1-4-1 Rotating Motion Box offensive scheme is great for dodgers as it creates space. It makes it very easy to bring the top two defenders into the crease which creates good matchups on the perimeter. Keep in mind that strong takeaway defenders HATE being trapped on the crease as they want to play the ball to be more proactive in creating a turnover. These aggressive and now pent up strong defensemen have a tendency to slide very early leaving the crease men open.
Kick Back Behind GLE to a off ball Pick on the Crease
These very simple 2 or 3 man plays are easy to teach, they do not need the full coordination of the entire team and they work. This can work as an inbound play, a subtle call between the dodger and the men in the crease or if done enough can be a natural part of the offense. This is a great play for beginners as it is a very simple 3 man play.
Double mumbo pop
The is a classic play out of a 1-4-1 set that has been used by lacrosse teams through the ages because regardless if a team knows it is coming, if it is executed well it is very difficult to stop.
3-3 to a 1-4-1 man up set change
In the video in the article we show how Cornell effectively uses changing the set from a 3-3 into a 1-4-1 to get a quick goal. Sometimes giving a different look is all you need to throw the defense off.
1 4 1 Top Step Off Zone Play Offense
Facing a zone can be extremely frustrating if your players are not prepared for it. Our goal is to cross zones, overload one side, and make the defense rotate.
Mumbo pop out of 1-4-1
.This dodge is a great way to get a wing player open with a shot while clearing space for a quality dodger to get to the goal.