Messy Yard Girls Lacrosse Drill
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Messy Yard Girls Lacrosse Drill

“Messy Yard Lacrosse” is a fast and dynamic game designed to improve stick skills and ball control in a fun and competitive environment. Players, divided into two teams, must use their lacrosse sticks to pick up and transport balls to the opposite side of the field, preventing them from accumulating in their own “yard.” At the end of the time, the team with the fewest balls on their side wins. This activity promotes speed, teamwork, and decision-making under pressure, while players practice key lacrosse skills.

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Mastering the Post-Up: Using Basketball Concepts in Lacrosse Offense
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Mastering the Post-Up: Using Basketball Concepts in Lacrosse Offense

Learning how to post up with your back to the cage can give attackers a powerful advantage. This drill helps players use their body, footwork, and decision-making to create scoring chances within a 20-second window. By applying basketball-inspired concepts, attackers learn to protect the ball, establish space, and finish strong.

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Top Three Drills to Learn Passing and Catching the Ball
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Top Three Drills to Learn Passing and Catching the Ball

This article provides an in-depth look at a passing drill specifically designed for women in lacrosse, focusing on building precise passing skills and agile movement. Tailored to enhance stick control and decision-making, this drill helps female players sharpen their ability to pass under pressure and develop greater ambidexterity.

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Box Drill for Lacrosse Defenders: Improve Footwork and Positioning

This simple defensive box drill helps players master body control, footwork, and defensive positioning. By combining shuffles, backpedals, and lateral runs, defenders can simulate game-like movements and build muscle memory for effective on-ball defense. Ideal for beginners and easy to teach during practice.

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1v1 Dodging Drill for Attackers and Defenders
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1v1 Dodging Drill for Attackers and Defenders

This drill focuses on developing attacking and defensive skills in a live one-on-one lacrosse situation. The attacker works on receiving the ball, establishing proper body positioning, and executing a quick dodge toward the cage, while the defender practices maintaining position and applying pressure. Adding a time limit simulates real game conditions and sharpens decision-making speed.

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Dodging Spacing and Sell Drill
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Dodging Spacing and Sell Drill

This drill focuses on improving an attacker’s spacing, timing, and ability to “sell” her dodge to the defender. By starting with simple repetitions and gradually increasing defensive pressure, players learn to execute realistic dodges at full speed while maintaining the right distance from their defender.

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