Pick the Picker
Use a 2-man action, multiple picks, and coordinated cuts to create feeding and shooting opportunities with the Pick the Picker play.
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Pick the Picker Play
Use dodges, picks, and cuts to move the defense and create attacking opportunities with the Pick the Picker offensive set.
2-2-3 Triangle Offense
The 2-2-3 Triangle Offense in women’s lacrosse uses constant movement, quick passing, and triangle formations to create space and scoring opportunities. The two crease players stay active by cutting, setting screens, and repositioning to avoid violating the 3-second rule while maintaining offensive pressure.
Screen & Score: A High-Impact Play to Exploit Defensive Gaps in Women's Lacrosse
This screen play in women's lacrosse strategically places two attackers inside the 8-meter arc to obstruct the goalie's vision and force defenders into difficult decisions. By delaying movement and creating shooting space violations, this play generates high-percentage scoring opportunities from the center lanes, maximizing offensive efficiency.
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43 Weave Motion Offense
The 43 Weave Motion offense is a dynamic lacrosse strategy that emphasizes continuous player movement and strategic positioning with a three-out top and four players down low. It utilizes passes, picks, weaves, and flips to disorient the defense, ensuring players are always cycling and creating new scoring opportunities.
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Women's Lacrosse ISO for the Center Midfielder
In this women's lacrosse ISO play, the center midfielder attacks the goal while the two adjacent midfielders clear space by dropping down and out, and the two attackers in front of the goal pop outward as passing options. To maintain possession and defensive readiness, a player must be positioned behind the goal to back up missed shots, while midfielders remain aware of transition responsibilities to prevent a fast break.
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Executing the Mumbo: A Dodging and Curling Strategy
The Mumbo play in women’s lacrosse leverages coordinated movement to create space and confuse defenders. With a dodge from up top, inside players curl out while outside players cut in, opening up scoring opportunities. This strategy, whether instinctive or planned, relies on strong team chemistry and quick decision-making to maximize offensive success.
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A great concept to Counter High-Pressure Defenses
In women’s lacrosse, this strategy counters aggressive defenses by pulling defenders to one side through quick ball movement and dodges, then attacking the weak side to exploit gaps. By utilizing picks to free players’ hands, it creates high-percentage shooting opportunities while neutralizing defensive pressure.
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Balancing Structure and Creativity in Women’s Lacrosse: Integrating Set Plays with a Principles-Based Offense
In women’s lacrosse, balancing structure with a principles-based offense empowers players to develop creativity and adaptability while retaining some organized starting points. By incorporating set plays to initiate movement, teams can build confidence and fluidity, allowing players to read the game and make dynamic decisions on the field.