3-on-2 “Sideways” West Gennies Practice Drill
We've heard a lot of talk lately about this great variation of the classic "West Gennies" Drill. It's a fun, fast, easy drill that every coach needs to know!
Box Swing and Shoot Pregame Warm-Up Drill
/in Box/Indoor, Passing and Catching Drills, Practice Drills & Games, Shooting Drills /by Ryan WallaceUse this simple drill with your box and field teams to get your players passing and shooting in the exact same situations they will see when the game starts!
Box 2-on-1 Cross-Over Drill
/in Box/Indoor, Numbers Advantage Drills, Passing and Catching Drills, Practice Drills & Games, Shooting Drills /by Ryan WallaceWe see teams all over using this common pregame warm-up drill we got from NLL training camp. We thought it was so great and so simple, if the Pros are doing it, you probably should be too.
Team USA Box 3-Man Shooting Drill
/in Box/Indoor, Practice Drills & Games, Shooting Drills /by Ryan WallaceWe saw this great pregame warm-up drill at the World Championships this week in Canada. You can use it with your field or outdoor team too.
What Zone Defense Should I Use with my Youth Team
/in Defense, Drills for Defense, News, Practice Drills & Games, Zone Defense /by Ryan WallaceA Zone Defense can be a great way to slow down your opponents when they are bigger, faster or better. But it takes a lot of time to practice, so make sure you pick the right one!
Man-Down Defense: One Man Shut-Off
/in Defense, Drills for Defense, Man-Down Defense, Numbers Advantage Drills, Practice Drills & Games /by Ryan WallaceThis is a simple play we see teams use quite often to disrupt their opponent's Man-Up Plays. Lock off their best shooter or feeder, and shut down their entire Man-Up Offense!
The Famous “West Genesee” Drill and Variations
/in Lax Lingo, News, Numbers Advantage Drills, Passing and Catching Drills, Practice Drills & Games /by Ryan WallaceThis classic drill is used by almost every coach at every level at practice, camps, and tryouts. But where does the name come from, and how does it work? What makes it so famous?
“Michigan” Sideways 2-on-1 Ground Ball Drill
/in Even Strength Drills, Ground Ball Drills, Numbers Advantage Drills, Practice Drills & Games /by Ryan WallaceThis simple 2-on-1 to 2-on-2 drill combines so many things our teams need to practice right now- scooping, passing, shooting, defense, and more. We love it!
“Stayin’ Alive” 5-Man 5-Ball Passing & Catching Drills
/in Dodging and Carrying Drills, Ground Ball Drills, Passing and Catching Drills, Practice Drills & Games /by Ryan WallaceKeep your players focused during practice with this great variation on classic Line Drills that adds in an element of competition and conditioning to raise the intensity!
4-on-3 Box Passing Fast Break Drill to Goal
/in Numbers Advantage Drills, Passing and Catching Drills, Practice Drills & Games /by Ryan WallaceCombine two classic drills into one fast-paced game-situation drill. Practice stick skills, defensive communication and positioning, Fast Breaks and shooting, all at the same time!