How to Train your Goalie
Even with teams that are lucky enough to have more than one coach on staff, rarely does that staff have enough experience with the position to be useful in developing their goalie. I'd like to share with you some thoughts to help improve one of the most critical parts of your team.
Break Out Clearing Drill
This is a great drill to work on the fundamentals of passing when clearing the ball. This is one of those drills that has been part of the lacrosse coaches playbook for what seems like forever.
Dodge Slide And Recover Drill
Timing and communication are essential for an effective slide. The defender must slide at the right moment to avoid leaving their own man open, and the other defenders must communicate the slide to ensure that the player being slid to is ready to pick up the open offensive player. This drill is a great way to practice this technique.
Break out and clear long passing drill
The idea is to use more of the field to make the passes longer while throwing to players breaking up the field much like in real games.
Dynamic 5V5 Lacrosse Transition Drill: Emulating Game-Pace and Strategy
The 5V5 Transition Drill in lacrosse emphasizes dynamic, full-field play with a focus on rapid transitions between offense and defense, allowing for variations from 4V3 to 5V5 scenarios. This drill is designed to improve players' quick decision-making, aggressive rides, and clears, accommodating different team sizes and skill levels to mirror real-game intensity.
3V2 End Line Scramble Drill
The 3V2 End Line Scramble Drill aims to enhance fundamental lacrosse skills such as passing, shooting, and defensive positioning while promoting quick decision-making and teamwork in a fast-paced game-like setting. It helps players improve their on-field awareness and conditioning by engaging them in continuous, dynamic play.
2-on-1 Ground balls
The 2-on-1 Groundballs Drill in men's lacrosse focuses on enhancing players' ability to recover groundballs while improving communication and strategic use of extra players. This drill involves direct competition for possession and subsequent quick passing, with variations that increase difficulty and mimic game-like scenarios.
Change of Direction Drill
The "Change of Direction Drill" is a key lacrosse exercise designed to improve agility, ball control, and quick decision-making. By simulating game situations where attackers dodge defenders, players practice rapid directional changes while maintaining control of the ball. This drill enhances shooting accuracy and power, making it essential for developing speed and efficiency in offensive plays.
Shuttle run
One possible cardio conditioning drill for a men's lacrosse team is the "Shuttle Run." Overall, shuttle runs are a valuable conditioning tool that can improve both physical and mental aspects of athletic performance.