Lax Lingo: “Heavy!” On-Ball Pressure Defense
We hear top NCAA and Pro coaches use this simple call to send a Defender to pressure the ball and force Turnovers at a time and place on the field where it does not expose the rest of your Defense!
Lax Lingo: “Everybody Find One!” Man-Up Attack Ride
/in Dodging and Carrying Drills, Drills for Defense, Man-Up Plays, Riding Against the Clear /by Ryan WallaceWhen you're Man-Up for a penalty and need the ball back, there's really only one Ride you need. It's a simple situation. You just need to practice it a little bit.
Lax Lingo: “NO Up-Field Slide” When You Ride
/in Defense, Lax Lingo, Riding Against the Clear /by Ryan WallaceThis is one of the most common mistakes we see new and inexperienced players make all the time, and one that can lead to easy Fast Break Goals for the other team! But make this one simple fix, and you should see your entire Defense playing much better next game!
Midfielders: Do NOT Sub on Defense!
/in Defense, Drills for Defense, Lax Lingo, Man-on-Man Defense, News, Practice Drills & Games, Riding Against the Clear /by Ryan WallaceMake 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 Ryan WallaceThis 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.
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