Defensive Footwork and Communication Drill for Women's Lacrosse
This women’s lacrosse drill reinforces defensive agility, teamwork communication, and quick decision-making. It helps players contain attackers, react precisely, and execute effective defensive transitions.
Top Three Defensive Footwork Drills for Women's Lacrosse
Footwork is essential for effective lacrosse defense. These drills help players improve balance, quickness, and reaction time, strengthening their ability to shut down attackers and maintain a solid defensive stance.
High Five Shuffle Defensive reaction drill
The drill helps defenders to see their opponent’s stick/opportunities to throw checks and take the ball away while moving their feet. The emphasis is throwing checks without losing body positioning or selling out and getting beat if you miss. This is a great drill to use as a warm up for your defenders.
6 Person Cradling Relay
This engaging drill enhances conditioning and cradling skills, requiring players to sprint with the lacrosse ball across various field markers in a relay format. Each player in teams of six runs every segment of the field, transferring the ball at designated cones, ensuring a full-speed practice of fundamentals.
Full Field 3 Speed Conditioning
A conditioning drill with linear, lateral as well as short, medium, and long sprints.