Objective: Train defenders to approach and redirect attackers without allowing straight paths to goal.
Mark a rectangle using 4 cones.
Attacker starts at the top of the box with a stick and ball.
Defender starts at the bottom, without a stick.
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Lacrosse Defensive Footwork Drill to Stop Straight-Line Attacks
Learn how to use the “Shadow & Redirect” drill to improve individual defensive positioning in girls’ lacrosse. This simple but powerful drill teaches players how to redirect attackers away from the goal.
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