This lateral movement drill with and without a stick teaches body positioning, stick control, and direction changes for lacrosse defense. Ideal for beginners learning one-on-one fundamentals.
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Mark a 5-yard space.
Players get in a proper defensive stance: feet shoulder-width apart, knees bent, hands in front.
Players shuffle laterally back and forth across the 5-yard space two times, keeping form.
Coach observes posture, speed, and body control.
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