LaxPlaybook LaxPlaybook
Women's Lacrosse Skills and Techniques Member-only breakdown

Teaching the Inside Roll: A Step-by-Step Guide for Coaches in Women’s Lacrosse

The inside roll is a highly effective move in women’s lacrosse, allowing attackers to exploit overcommitted defenders and create better angles for shooting. Its emphasis on quick footwork, stick protection, and deceptive body language makes it a powerful tool for gaining an offensive advantage.

Inside

The complete install.

Read the full teaching sequence, adjustment notes, and coaching language behind this concept.

Library

Keep it with your plans.

Save member content alongside the drills, plays, film notes, and practice blocks you use each week.

Access

Open every member page.

One membership covers the full LaxPlaybook library across men's and women's lacrosse sections.

Article preview 141 words unlocked here

When teaching the inside roll in women’s lacrosse, it’s crucial to break down the move so that players understand both the mechanics and the strategy behind it. This move is particularly effective in women’s lacrosse due to the emphasis on stick protection and the no-contact nature of the game. Here’s how you can teach it to your players, especially if you’re a coach new to the women’s game:

What is the Inside Roll in Women’s Lacrosse?

The inside roll is a key offensive move used to gain position on a defender and create a better angle for a shot. It works best when a defender is pressing hard on the outside shoulder of the attacker, leaving space on the inside for the player to roll toward the goal.

Step-by-Step Execution for Women’s Lacrosse:

Ready to keep reading?

Turn this page into a usable practice plan.

Unlock the article, then move through the related plays, drills, and practice plans without losing the thread.

View membership