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Women's lacrosse skill breakdowns for athletes and coaches.
The stutter step is a key move in modern women’s lacrosse, used by top players to beat defenders with quick changes of speed and direction. This practical guide walks you through each step and highlights the main technical points you need to master to use it confidently in games.
The Wall Ball Drill is one of the most important exercises for developing technical precision in girls’ lacrosse. It teaches rhythm, control, and consistency in passing and catching, helping players gain confidence with both hands. This daily practice is the foundation for advanced stick handling and overall skill improvement.
In this lesson, Columbia University coaches Katie Crest Herby and Liz Kman Jackson share three essential tips to help lacrosse players become more effective at dodging
The Alley Dodge with an inside roll is a powerful counter move used by top women’s lacrosse players to beat defenders who overplay their strong side. This guide explains how to perform it step-by-step and how to turn defensive pressure into a high-percentage scoring opportunity.
The Fake Pass is a clever dodge used by top women’s lacrosse players to manipulate defenders and open space for attack. This guide explains how to perform it step-by-step and why it’s such an effective move when executed with confidence and timing.
The draw is one of the most crucial moments in lacrosse, setting the tone for possession and momentum. This drill focuses on isolating each movement of the draw, dig, pop, and punch, to help players refine their mechanics step by step.
Dodging is one of the most important skills in lacrosse. To beat a defender, players must stay square, shift them off their line, and seal their path to the cage. This guide breaks down the fundamentals of staying balanced and explosive when dodging.
The Twizzler Pass is a creative lacrosse technique that helps players improve stick skills and passing angles. This guide breaks it down simply for new coaches.
In women's lacrosse, long passes are a powerful tool—not just for transition, but for total field control. Teaching this skill means unlocking vision, leadership, and smarter team play.
Players should learn this technique for moments when a regular shot isn’t possible. It adds versatility, keeps their stick protected, and increases their scoring options in tight spaces and fast plays.
The rocker dodge is a deceptive move that uses body fakes to shake defenders. This article breaks down how to teach the dodge step by step, perfect for youth and high school girls’ lacrosse coaches.
This guide breaks down the three-step split dodge for lacrosse players. Learn how to train the footwork pattern, hand-switch timing, and stick protection needed to beat defenders in one-on-one matchups.
