Wall ball for long poles
A lacrosse long stick defenseman should play wall ball to hone their stick skills, develop muscle memory, and improve their overall proficiency with the long pole. Wall ball practice allows defenders to refine their passing accuracy, catching ability, and defensive maneuvers in a controlled environment, leading to increased confidence and effectiveness on the field. By regularly practicing wall ball, long stick defensemen can enhance their defensive capabilities, contribute more effectively to their team's transition game, and ultimately become more versatile and impactful players in all aspects of the game..
Three Fundamental Passing Drills for Beginners
A lacrosse passing drill specifically suited for focusing on the development of accurate passing and quick footwork. With variations that incorporate hand-switching and defensive play, the drill helps men improve their passing skills, agility, and tactical awareness.
The Benefits of 4v4 Drills in Men's Lacrosse Practice
Engaging players in 4v4 drills during men's lacrosse practice maximizes individual skills and tactical awareness. These drills enhance decision-making, promote quicker adaptations in game-like scenarios, and foster better communication and teamwork.
Ground ball, Pass, Shot warm up drill
This is a very simple warm up drill that works the fundamentals of ground balls, passing and shooting. Highly recommend this.
Random drill
This drill works on playing solid one on one defense from the top of the key emphasizing a good defensive stance and forcing the offensive player down the alley.
1-2-3 Box Drill
The 1-2-3 Box Drill in lacrosse focuses on enhancing defensive sliding and recovery techniques through a structured setup that simulates game-like scenarios. This drill trains defenders to respond quickly to offensive movements by sliding to the ball carrier as directed and then swiftly recovering to a strategic defensive position, all under fast-paced conditions.
Out and up clearing drill
This is a great drill to work on stick skills and/or as a warm up before your team gets going. Much better for defensive players stick work than conventional line drills.
Enhancing Ball Retention and Accountability: A 2-Minute Offense Lacrosse Drill
The 2-Minute Offense Drill in lacrosse sharpens players' ability to maintain possession under pressure by enforcing strict accountability through physical consequences for turnovers. This drill challenges both offensive and defensive units, enhancing strategic play and improving game-like responsiveness.
5v4 Scramble drill
Practicing lacrosse drills in a true ‘scramble’ scenario. The game is extremely fluid and every moment in each game can be different, so creating or practicing lacrosse drills in truly ‘unscripted’ scenarios really helps to prepare your lacrosse team for these situations and the kids love it.
Full field practice plan focusing on transition
Transition and Team Timing Practice plan. Transition play is a crucial aspect of lacrosse that involves quickly moving the ball from defense to offense or vice versa.
Full Field 2v1 Ground Ball into a Fast Break
This is a fun competitive drill that works on ground balls, transition and fast breaks. Let your players compete with a reward and consequence based on the results!
123 Box Slide Drill
As coaches we often work hard on a defined slide package, or multiple slide packages in our lacrosse drills. Maybe you are a crease slide guy, or a coma slide guy, or even an adjacent slide guy. In addition to working on the slide, this lacrosse drill really emphasizes the slide and the recovery.
Circle The Crease Into a 3v2
I love drills that can incorporate a little bit of everything. This fun version of 3v2 does exactly that. I highly recommend you give it a try if you want to work on some fundamentals but change things up a little bit.
Pass Pass Shot Goalie Drill
Some of the best drills are the most simple ones. This is a great drill to work on quick lateral movement for your goalie and soft hands for your attackmen.
Inside out 5v4 drill
Fun and competitive drill that works on ground balls, getting open, passing, shooting.
4 man 2 ball
A great stick work drill to start every practice or warm up before games where players get into small groups of 4 and get a lot of touches. I really like this drill as it is an alternative to the old school line drills as the kids get many more touches.
4v3 with new wrinkles
We always talk about fast paced drills that simulate game situations and forces players to think, recognize and react. Practicing clearing can sometimes really slow down even the most fast-paced practice. In a 4v3 drill, with a few simple wrinkles we can integrate breakout passes, spacing, re-direct passes, and riding all in the fast paced ¾ field transition drill. The key is to keep the drill moving even with the three different segments. We do not want players waiting in line to lose interest, so keep it fast paced and moving
4v3 Half Field Fast Break With Trailer
This is the old school way to teach fast breaks. It practices offensive ball movement and defensive rotations movements in a classic 4- on-3 fastbreak. The trailer ensures the offense has a sense of urgency which is much more like a live game fast break.
Tight box shooting drill
The tight formation increases difficulty in passing while working on quick passing and getting off a quick shot on goal. This is a great drill to work on quick ball movement and getting off a shot quickly. A fun way to increase stick skills.
Face off wing challenge
We all know how imperative face offs are in a game and having great wing play is a key part of winning faceoffs.