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Practice drills organized around reps, constraints, communication, and competitive scoring.
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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.
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A simple but effective twist on a traditional ground ball drill to make sure every player practices ground ball technique. All too often when we do one vs one or two vs two ground ball drills the losers never actually practice picking up a ball, rolling away and making a pass.
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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.
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The Triangle Passing Drill teaches players how to move the ball, use V-cuts, and square up to see the field. It builds vision, timing, and game awareness.
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If you want to know if your practice is going too slow, ask yourself this: "How many reps can a player get in your practice?" To answer this question, one day pick a player out, count how many touches that players gets in practice (on ball defense can count as a touch). You may be shocked at the result. The problem can be solved with a little preparation. I hope these 9 tips helps you out in making practice go a little faster!
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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.
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A wall ball routine is essential in girls lacrosse because it builds stick skills, hand-eye coordination, and muscle memory through consistent repetition. It also develops confidence and quick decision-making under pressure—both crucial for game-day performance.
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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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The Umbrella Drill teaches defenders how to guide attackers toward the sidelines, deny the middle, and communicate as a unit.
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The Zigzag 1v1 Cone Drill helps defenders build reactive footwork, drop step control, and stick pressure while shadowing a moving attacker.
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The Drop Step Drill is essential for men’s lacrosse defenders looking to improve reaction time, footwork, and stick control during 1v1 situations.
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This Hawk Drill variation teaches men’s lacrosse defenders how to move laterally with control and keep attackers from penetrating the middle.
