Midfielders: Do NOT Sub on Defense!
Make sure all your players know this simple rule, so you don’t give up easy Fast and Slow Break goals! Make the other team score their goals the hard way!
Attack 2-1 “21” Ride
/in Riding Against the Clear /by Ryan WallaceUse this common Ride to pressure the ball, force long, difficult Clearing passes for the other team, and score more exciting Goals off of Turnovers!
3-3 “Deep Zone” Ride
/in Defense, Riding Against the Clear /by Ryan WallaceUse 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!
1-on-1 “Revenge” Clearing & Dodging Drill
/in Clearing Drills, Dodging and Carrying Drills, Even Strength Drills, Practice Drills & Games, Riding Against the Clear /by Adam KullbergThis competitive, multipurpose drill will give every player work on Dodging, individual man-on-man Defense and experience carrying the ball under pressure. Plus, it's a great way for coaches to teach parts of the Clear and Ride, all at the same time.
Lax Lingo: “Up Field” and “Down Field”
/in Clearing the Ball, Lax Lingo, Riding Against the Clear /by Ryan WallaceWe spend a lot of time listening to what good Lacrosse Coaches are saying on the bench, and what we can hear players telling each other on the field or on TV.