12-Woman Ride
Use the 12-Woman Ride to add pressure to the clearing team, shut off easy outlets, chase the ball, and create trapping opportunities.
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Women's Lacrosse Defense
Women's defensive systems, pressure, help rules, and transition coverage.
Backer Zone
Build a stronger Backer Zone by breaking down drives, feeds, and drive-to-feed action.
Ride 101: Building an Effective Women's Lacrosse Ride
Build a stronger women's lacrosse ride with clear objectives, communication rules, positioning fundamentals, and transition drills designed to slow clears and force turnovers.
The Role of the Rover
The Rover is the key to a successful zone defense. Learn how anticipating plays, rotating quickly, and protecting passing lanes can disrupt the offense and create turnovers.
Defending the Crease
A strong crease defender protects the middle, keeps her stick up, and uses proper body positioning to stop attackers from creating easy scoring chances. Learn the key rules and techniques every beginner should know.
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Split the 8 Defensive Drill – Pressure and Weak Hand Positioning
The Split the 8 drill teaches defenders how to apply pressure, force weak hand, and work together within a structured defensive system.
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4v4 Defensive Drill – Man-to-Man Pressure and Sliding
This defensive drill develops man-to-man pressure, weak-hand positioning, and sliding responsibilities through a live 4v4 setup.
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3-Player Below GLE Defensive Drill – Positioning and Slide Work
This defensive drill teaches players how to position, communicate, and support below GLE using proper slide timing and backside awareness.
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Teaching Girls to Contain Attackers Through Strong Body and Stick Control
A strong defensive stance and smart body positioning are the foundation of great lacrosse defense. This step-by-step guide helps coaches teach players how to contain attackers, move their feet effectively, and use controlled body-to-body contact to prevent scoring opportunities without fouling.
Backer Zone Defense in Women’s Lacrosse: A Guide for New Coaches
The Backer Zone Defense in women’s lacrosse combines structured zone coverage with a floating backer who supports defenders near the 8-meter arc, focusing solely on the ball and providing critical help in high-pressure situations. This strategy emphasizes communication, forcing attackers into controlled areas, and effectively managing cutters and weak-side threats.
How to Avoid Shooting Space Violations in Girls Lacrosse
Learn how to prevent shooting space violations in girls lacrosse by teaching defenders when to leave and how to trust the team system.
Teaching Defenders to Control Without Fouling
The Defocus Crashing Drill trains defenders to help inside the 8-meter arc without committing fouls. By keeping arms extended, sitting low, and timing the crash, defenders learn to double-team smartly and funnel attackers out. This drill builds discipline and reinforces safe, effective zone defense.