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Offensive sets, man-up looks, rides, spacing, and decision rules for men's lacrosse.
I use this concept as a way to possess the ball when we are up on the other team and time remaining in the game is under two minutes so we have to keep it in the box.
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.
An end line play that has been around for ages that can be run at all levels of lacrosse. This video will show it being run at differently levels succesfully.
The flat break introduces a strategic departure from the conventional L formation, skillfully disrupting defenses accustomed to the standard approach. This tactical shift complicates matters for defensemen, particularly those used to stopping the ball and then rotating towards the expected first pass.
Discover the pros and cons of forcing the clearing player toward the middle versus the sideline in lacrosse defense. Learn which strategy could make your team more effective and why it’s crucial to have your riding unit work together seamlessly!
Dodge, draw the slide, move the ball, one more… simple as that.
It may look chaotic, but it is actually very simple. Two triangles rotate simultaneously and continuously towards the goal, from top to bottom and across from each other. This constant motion keeps the offense dynamic and the defense off balance, creating numerous opportunities for scoring.
Dodging from a pyramid formation can work out of any set. I created this out of a 2-2-2 for now because I think that is the most smooth transition as I illustrate in the article. But if you have a talented player you want to dodge with the ball while dictating who is sliding and where they are sliding from this is for you.
The 1-3-2 Double Go Overload uses ball movement and misdirection, and finishes with two simultaneous cuts to overload the crease.
The basic premise is to pull a defender out of their zone, making the rotation awkward. It is shocking how many looks open up just from all the players on the permitter moving in sync.
This is a basic way to teach the offense how to clear space for the dodger while keeping the field balanced. This is a great way to teach young players who are starting out.
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.
