3-3 “Deep Zone” Ride
Use this shifting Zone Ride with your youth and high school teams to put more pressure on the Clearing Defense. Force long, cross-field passes, create more Turn Overs, and score more goals when you get the ball back!
3-1-3 Clear vs 3-3 Deep Zone Ride
/in Clearing the Ball, Defense /by Ryan WallaceWe came up against the 3-3 Deep Zone Ride in games this weekend. Luckily we had been practicing this standard Clearing Formation you can use to get past this and other common Rides your players will see in games!
Lax Lingo: 5 Ways to “Organize!” Your Defense
/in Defense, Drills for Defense, Lax Lingo, Man-on-Man Defense, Practice Drills & Games /by Ryan WallaceOffense wins games, Defense wins championships. We've seen it happen many times. Here are some simple tips and drills for Defensive fundamentals to get your Defense ready for every possession!
Lax Lingo: “Robbie!”- Roll Back Away From Pressure
/in Clearing the Ball, Defense, Lax Lingo, Offense /by Ryan WallaceThe "Roll Back" is a move every lacrosse player will use multiple times every game. Make sure all your players know this critical skill to get out of trouble and keep possession of the ball!
Defense: 3-1-3 Clear vs. Several Different Rides
/in Clearing Drills, Clearing the Ball, Defense, Drills for Defense, Practice Drills & Games, Uncategorized /by Ryan WallaceThe 3-1-3 is a standard Clearing formation that every Coach should know. Make sure all your players understand this very common numbers-advantage game situation so you can get the ball down field to score more goals!
Lax Lingo: Directing the Clear from the Bench
/in Clearing Drills, Clearing the Ball, Defense, Drills for Defense, Lax Lingo /by Ryan WallaceClearing can be one of the most difficult pieces of the game for beginning coaches and players alike to understand. Use these simple terms to help your players "Find" the open man when you Clear!
7-on-6 Defense Double Team at “X”
/in Defense, Drills for Defense, Man-on-Man Defense, Practice Drills & Games /by Ryan WallaceUse this college play when you're behind in the fourth quarter. Your Defense has to create turn overs and get the ball back if your offense is going to have a chance to score!
Defense: Defending the 4-on-3 Fast Break
/in Defense, Drills for Defense, Man-Down Defense, Practice Drills & Games /by Ryan WallaceFast Breaks happen multiple times every lacrosse game. By understanding this common game situation, your Defense can stop these goals from changing the momentum of almost any game!
Lax Lingo: “Echo!” Your Play Calls from the Bench
/in Defense, Lax Lingo, News, Offense /by Ryan WallaceAs a coach, it can be difficult to communicate with your players on the field during games, no matter what sport they are playing. Try this simple technique to get all your players on the same page!
Man-Down Defense: “5-Man Rotation”
/in Defense, Man-Down Defense /by Ryan WallaceThis is the Man-Down Defense that we see many college and pro teams use against multiple Man-Up sets. It looks complicated, but it's actually simple enough that you can teach it to your youth and high school teams! Read more