Defense Footwork Ground Ball Approach Drill
Many teams use this simple ground ball drill in their practice and pregame warm-ups to get their feet and sticks moving, plus add in a few more important elements for any Defender.
Pick-and-Roll Plays from the 2020 NCAA Lacrosse Season
/in 6-on-6 Settled Offense, Dodging and Carrying Drills, Offense, Practice Drills & Games /by Ryan WallaceHere we review the most common Pick Plays we saw in the 2020 season, short though it was- Flat High Wing Picks, Crease Up Picks, and Reverse Picks. Save these for your teams' Summer or Fall Ball, whenever we can get back out on the field!
“5-10-5” Dodge and Sprint SAQ Drill
/in Dodging and Carrying Drills, Practice Drills & Games, Speed, Agility & Quickness Drills /by Ryan WallaceWe saw this super simple Speed, Agility and Quickness (SAQ) drill at MLL training camp last year. You can work on dodging, defending, change of speed and direction, and conditioning all at the same time in just 5-10 minutes at the beginning or end of practice!
In-and-Out Footwork Drill for Defense
/in Defense, Drills for Defense, Practice Drills & Games, Speed, Agility & Quickness Drills /by Ryan WallaceDefensive footwork is one thing coaches and players overlook in practice all the time. Use this quick and easy drill to teach your players how to "Approach"- get out to guard the ball quickly, then back in to help cover the middle in settled and unsettled situations. Plus get some Speed, Agility & Quickness work done at the same time!
3-on-2 West Genesee Drill
/in Numbers Advantage Drills, Practice Drills & Games /by Ryan WallaceA true classic from upstate New York, this game is used in camps, clinics, and practices by teams all over the world. From improved conditioning to stick skills, this game will keep practice fun and help players improve their Lax IQ.
Lax Lingo: “Goose!” and “Hockey!”: Techniques to Win Loose Balls
/in Ground Ball Drills, Lax Lingo, Practice Drills & Games /by Ryan WallaceHere are two simple techniques that you can practice with your players to win more ground balls, and get extra chances on offense to score more goals!
3-on-2 “Sideways” West Gennies Practice Drill
/in Drills for Defense, Numbers Advantage Drills, Passing and Catching Drills, Practice Drills & Games, Shooting Drills /by Ryan WallaceWe'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.
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