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Lax Lingo: “NO Up-Field Slide” When You Ride

This is one of the most common mistakes we see new and inexperienced…

“Ball-Watching” Can Wreck Your Defense

Youth and beginning lacrosse players make a few common mistakes…
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Transition Drills for Defense

These are some of our favorite practice drills and games to work…

Work the “Ladder” on the Clear

"Clearing" the ball away from your own goal can be the most…
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What Zone Defense Should I Use with my Youth Team

A Zone Defense can be a great way to slow down your opponents…

Man-Down Defense: One Man Shut-Off

This is a simple play we see teams use quite often to disrupt…
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Short-Stick Sideline Clear

This is a simple but genius variation on a standard Clearing…
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Parents: PLEASE Stop Coaching Your Kids from the Sideline

After spending nearly every day this summer at camps and tournaments,…
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3-3 “Deep Zone” Ride

Use this shifting Zone Ride with your youth and high school…