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Figure 8 Approach Ground Ball Drill for Defense
This is a simple variation on one of our favorite classic Line…
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Lax Lingo: “Stop and Chop” (and how to stop it!)
Youth coaches everywhere struggle with beginning players that…
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The Clear: A Youth Coach’s Guide
"Clearing" can be the ultimate test of a team's stick skills,…
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4-on-3 Box Passing Drill
The 4-on-3 Fast Break happens multiple times in every lacrosse…
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Lax Lingo: “Heavy!” On-Ball Pressure Defense
We hear top NCAA and Pro coaches use this simple call to send…
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Lax Lingo: “Everybody Find One!” Man-Up Attack Ride
When you're Man-Up for a penalty and need the ball back, there's…
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Defense Footwork Ground Ball Approach Drill
Many teams use this simple ground ball drill in their practice…
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In-and-Out Footwork Drill for Defense
Defensive footwork is one thing coaches and players overlook…
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3-on-2 “Sideways” West Gennies Practice Drill
We've heard a lot of talk lately about this great variation of…