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Faceoff Clamp Drill – Stance, Grip, and Control
This faceoff clamp drill teaches players how to develop proper stance, grip, and hand movement to consistently win possession.
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Men's Lacrosse Practice Drills
Practice drills organized around reps, constraints, communication, and competitive scoring.
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2v2 Plus One: From Scramble to Advantage
A 2v2 ground ball turns into a 3v2 the moment possession is secured. This drill sharpens competitive toughness, transition awareness, and fast-break decision-making in one continuous rep.
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Building Team Defense? Start With This Drill — Period
Before you install slide packages, rotations, or complex communication calls, your players must master this one situation: an attackman beating his man from X and getting to the 5 & 5. The timing and angle of the first slide — and the discipline of the second slide — are the foundation everything else is built on.
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Progressions to Teach Stick Checks: Figure 8s, Ws, and Ms
These drills teach players how to separate their arms from their body when throwing stick checks.Players practice three patterns: Figure 8s, Ws, and Ms, each designed to improve arm independence and stick quickness.These simple drills help coaches build strong habits before adding real defensive pressure.
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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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Tight Cradle and Strong Finish: Controlling the Stick Through Contact
This drill focuses on maintaining a tight cradle while driving toward the goal and finishing under pressure. Players learn to keep their top hand close, protect their stick from checks, and explode through contact for a powerful finish.
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Zipping the Pass Through X Timing, Angles, and Separation
Executing a fast and accurate pass through X is key to maintaining offensive rhythm. This drill helps attackers read defenders, create separation, and deliver sharp feeds under pressure.
Midfield Mastery: On-Sides / Off-Sides Transition Drill
This drill is a fun, high-energy way to teach players how to use the midfield line strategically during clears and rides. It reinforces offside awareness while helping players understand how to manipulate field positioning to their advantagein transition.
Full Field Fast Breaks with a Trailer
Boost your team’s fast-break skills with this high-intensity lacrosse drill! Players sharpen decision-making and communication under pressure as a trailing midfielder forces quick, game-like transitions. The added time crunch keeps everyone on their toes, driving faster offensive plays and defensive coordination.
C-Cut Quick Release Drill
This drill enhances players’ ability to make sharp cuts and quickly release accurate shots under game-like conditions. It emphasizes speed, precision, and instinctive decision-making, helping players improve their shooting effectiveness under pressure.
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Mirrors in Motion: A Fun and Simple Warm-Up Drill
The Mirrors in Motion drill is a warm-up designed to get players moving, thinking, and connecting with teammates. In pairs, one leads with creative movements while the other mirrors them like a reflection. After short intervals, they switch roles and partners. This quick and fun drill improves focus, agility, and teamwork right from the start of practice.
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The Mirror Drill: Building Vision, Footwork, and Communication
The Mirror Drill is a simple yet powerful exercise that helps players improve their off-ball movement and communication. One player makes a hard split to the island (5x5), while the partner mirrors by cutting opposite and staying connected to the play. This drill develops timing, vision, and realistic game-like offensive movements.