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Butt-to-Butt Drill: Building Ground Ball Strength and Awareness
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Butt-to-Butt Drill: Building Ground Ball Strength and Awareness

The Butt-to-Butt Drill, also known as the Back-to-Back Drill, helps players develop body control, level changes, and ground ball awareness. This competitive and physical exercise teaches girls how to scoop the ball under pressure and run away from defenders after gaining possession.

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Players and Equipment: Pair up two players and place one lacrosse ball between them on the ground. Both players start back-to-back in an athletic stance.

Coach’s Whistle: When the whistle blows, both players immediately react lowering their bodies to fight for position and the ground ball.

Drop Levels and Engage: Players must bend their knees, stay low, and use their hips and shoulders to establish position. The goal is to fight for the inside angle while maintaining balance.

Scoop Through: Each player tries to scoop the ball cleanly through the opponent’s body not sideways or over. Proper ground ball form is key: low stick angle, strong legs, and eyes on the ball.

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