Starting at X and Moving Above GLE
Starting a man-up offense with one player behind the goal (X) forces the defense to respect the feeding threat and maintain their initial setup. Once the play begins and everyone moves above GLE, it disrupts defensive rotations, creates better shooting angles, and increases the chances of an open look.
4 Man Diamond Rotation
In this lacrosse man-up setup, a 4-man rotating diamond at the top works in unison to create movement, while two players remain low at goal line extended (GLE), ready to capitalize on defensive breakdowns. This formation forces the defense to make quick decisions, creating mismatches and opportunities for high-percentage scoring.
Understanding the 6-Man Offensive Rotation (Wheel) in a 3-3 Man-Up Set
In men’s lacrosse, man-up situations are prime moments to exploit your extra player and create high-percentage scoring opportunities. A dynamic 3-3 offensive set with a 6-man rotation keeps the defense guessing and opens up lanes for easy shots. Dive into the strategy that could change your game.
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.
Settled Weave
The Settled Weave in lacrosse is a masterclass for handling high-pressure defenses. Imagine weaving through defenders with precision, creating seamless opportunities and maintaining control of the ball. This strategy not only defuses intense pressure but also orchestrates an elegant dance of movement and teamwork, turning chaos into controlled, strategic play.
Zone Breaking Wing Seal and Rotate Through
This is a really great way to open up a shot on the wing. The concept is to seal the low defender so that the wing player can step into the soft part of the zone
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.
Rotating Diamond to beat a 3-3 zone defense
Included in this post is a video demonstrating how one of the best college teams in the country broke down a 3-3 zone using a rotating diamond concept. If you are having difficulty agains a 3-3 zone you must check out this article.
Carry & fill man up scheme out of a 3-3 set
The most common man up formation is the "3-3" where three middies play high and three attackmen play low. If you are a fan of the dodge and fill philosophy this carry and fill concept will work very well for your man up out of 3-3. It is a very simple scheme that can be executed at any level if practices regularly