Man-Down Defense: One Man Shut-Off
This 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!
Coaches: Stick to Your Practice Schedule!
/in Lax Lingo, News, Practice Drills & Games /by Ryan WallaceOne of the easiest ways you can make the Parent-Coach relationship better is start and end your practices ON TIME! Manage your time and make your coaching life easier for yourself!
“Hammer” 1-on-1 Triple Ground Ball Drill
/in Dodging and Carrying Drills, Drills for Defense, Ground Ball Drills, Practice Drills & Games /by Ryan WallaceThis is a simple, fun drill that you can do with boys and girls players of all ages and levels to practice Scooping under pressure, Dodging, Defense, and get some Conditioning, all at the same time!
Box Lacrosse Up-Pick Shooting Drill
/in Box/Indoor, Practice Drills & Games, Shooting Drills /by Ryan WallaceWe saw both teams at the Minto Cup using this same great two-ball shooting drill to warm up for Game 2 last week.
3-on-2 “Half Gennies” West Genessee Drill
/in Numbers Advantage Drills, Passing and Catching Drills, Practice Drills & Games /by Ryan WallaceThis is a simple and fast adaptation of one of the best practice drills of all time! We use it in pregame warm-ups to get feet, sticks and the ball moving, and get shots on goal!
Lax Lingo: “Play Between the Whistles!”
/in Box/Indoor, Clearing the Ball, Defense, Dodging and Carrying Drills, Even Strength Drills, Lax Lingo, News, Numbers Advantage Drills, Offense, Practice Drills & Games /by Ryan WallaceTurn every change of possession or ball out of bounds into extra scoring opportunities and numbers advantage situations with this simple technique!