Lax Lingo: “Robbie!”- Roll Back Away From Pressure
The "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!
College 3-1-2 Sweep Dodge
/in 6-on-6 Settled Offense, Dodging and Carrying Drills, Offense, Practice Drills & Games /by Ryan WallaceThis is a simple Dodging play we've seen from some of the top NCAA teams already this season. Sweep Dodges are a great way to get your players into the middle of the field for great shooting positions!
Virginia High-Wing Pick Play
/in 6-on-6 Settled Offense, Offense /by Ryan WallaceWe like this little play we've seen Virginia run a few times this season. It's simple enough you can do it with your youth and high school players.
Princeton “Picking Pairs” Offense
/in 6-on-6 Settled Offense, Offense /by Ryan WallaceThis is a more modern Offense we've seen the last few years among college teams. You can use this play to get dodgers open going to the goal and confuse Slide Packages from the Defense!
Box Lacrosse “Open the Gate” Man-Up Play
/in Box/Indoor, Man-Up Plays /by Ryan WallaceWe've seen this Man-Up Double Pick & Roll Play used by multiple teams in lots of Box Lacrosse tournaments this season. Try it with your youth and high school players!
Box Lacrosse “Brooklin” Strong Side Rotation
/in Box/Indoor, Offense /by Ryan WallaceThis is another common "Strong Side" Rotation (what the other three guys on the floor should be doing opposite the Two-Man Game with the ball) that we see Canadian and NLL teams using all the time.
Box Lacrosse “Double Down” Strong Side Rotation
/in Box/Indoor, Offense /by Ryan WallaceIt's Box Lacrosse season for most of us here. Today we want to talk about "Strong Side" Rotations- what the other three guys on the floor should be doing while you're running Two-Man Game with the ball.
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!
Six Strategies for Keeping Possession
/in 6-on-6 Settled Offense, Dodging and Carrying Drills, Even Strength Drills, Lax Lingo, News, Offense, Passing and Catching Drills, Practice Drills & Games /by Ryan WallaceIf you look at it, especially if you are coaching beginners, turnovers in the offensive end are the #1 cause of goals scored against your team. Use these simple practice and game tips to keep the ball in your sticks!
Team USA 2-3-1 Dodge from “X” with Backside Exchange
/in 6-on-6 Settled Offense, Offense /by Ryan WallaceThis is an easy play we saw Team USA use during their annual Blue-White Scrimmage last weekend. It's a simple variation on the classic 2-3-1 Motion Offense that will confuse the Slides for the Defense and get cutters open for good shots inside!
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