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“Box-and-One [in the Middle]” Man-Down Defense

We see many youth and high school teams giving up easy goals…
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Man-Down Defense “Box and String”

This is an older, more traditional Man-Down Defense that we…

Defense: Defending the 4-on-3 Fast Break

Fast Breaks happen multiple times every lacrosse game. By understanding…
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Two Face-Off Fast Break Wing Plays for Defense

We got killed at the X this weekend, leading to lots of 4-on-3…
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Man-Down Defense Penalty Release: When are you really “EVEN!”?

Don't give up easy goals after you just got out of penalty trouble!…
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Transition Drills for Defense

These are some of our favorite practice drills and games to work…

Man-Down Defense: One Man Shut-Off

This is a simple play we see teams use quite often to disrupt…
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Man-Down Defense: “5-Man Rotation”

This is the Man-Down Defense that we see many college and pro…
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“Numbers Game” Man-Up/Man-Down Practice Drill

Our all-time favorite games to play with youth all the way up…