5v4 Ground ball Challenge
The 5v4 Groundball Challenge in lacrosse starts with a coach rolling a groundball for teams to compete over; if the offense recovers, they attack 5v4, and if the defense does, they must clear the ball. This drill enhances skills such as ball movement, off-ball spacing, defensive shifting, and team communication.
Fast Break Draw Controls
This is a great drill to gain control of the draws and convert the draw control wins into a quick goal.
4 pass to a 5v4 break
This is a traditional 5v4 drill with a bit of a twist. A great way to sneak some extra stick work in and maintain the next players in line attention. Especially at the earlier levels when we run these drills all the players do not touch the ball and therefore do not work on the most fundamental skill of the sport. No waiting! Once the one group ends the new 4 up top begin passing and the expectation will be set that the players down low will be ready in time.
Full field 3v2 break
Fast-paced, continuous 3v2 drill on a shortened field that begins with a quick outlet pass from the goalie. This is a great drill to work on quick transitions off the clear while attacking/defending the fast break
Full field 2v1 ground balls into a fast break
This is a competitive drill that works on ground balls, transition and fast breaks. It is fun as the players can really just get after it.
3V2 Dynamic Scramble Drill Drill
The drill is designed to enhance stick skills, shooting accuracy, and defensive tactics in a fast-paced, game-like environment. It focuses on improving players' decision-making, field awareness, and communication through continuous dynamic play.
1 on 1 Progression to 7 on 7
This is a great drill to work on different circumstances that can come up in a live game during an unsettled situation.
Dropping Into the 8 Meter
This drill trains players in quick stick passing and rapid transitions from attack to defense, using a dynamic 5v4 setup where players must sprint into the 8 meter area, focusing on strategic positioning and defensive coverage. Key coaching points include maintaining awareness by keeping sticks and heads up while dropping into the defensive end at an angle and effectively marking the most threatening opponent when outnumbered.