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D1
A3
D2
Warm up
Drills
G
A2
G
D3
Run multiple warm up drills.
Use as much of the field as possible.
D2
D1 A1
A2
Make sure you have a lot of balls.
A3
Use the whole field to warm up
D4
D3
D2
D1
Redirect Drills
Coach can be shooting at Keeper
During the warm up stage have the players spread
out and use the whole field to do a few passing or
stick handling drills.
In this example the whole team can spread out and
do several drills.
G
1. The Attack and Middies can do a dodging drill
the players run in and out of each other changing
hands from left to right. (players act like cones)
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2. The Coach can warm up the goalie.
Little Kid
3.The Defense can be doing long throws.
Every player is involved.
Face Dodge / Split Dodge
M3
M4
A1
A2
A3
M1
M2
Four Corners Passing Drill
Players behind can
do a split or roll to
the out side
A3
Diamond Passing Drill
(Advanced)
M2
Players up top do
a Split dodge
M3
M1
G
A3
V Cut
A1
M1
Catch left roll to
the outside .
This is the basic four corners drill. Make sure the
advanced players are catching with one hand and
passing with the other. Use a split dodge or roll
outside.
A1
Pass right.
The Diamond drill introduces 2 additional moves
to a passing drill. The V cut and the roll to the
outside.
V cut in and out. Receive pass left handed. Roll to
outside with stick in right hand. Pass right
handed.
Triangle Passing Drill
M3
M1
The triangle drill is a good warmup drill for the
Attack and the Midfield players.
The players spread out on the field in groups of
three.
M2
G
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A1
The first player cuts to the ball and receives it in his
right hand. He then makes a split dodge, changes
hands and feeds the next player who does the same
thing.
After 5 minutes have the players change direction.
Catch left, throw right.
This teaches the players to use both hands throwing
and catching as well as being able split dodge and
switch hands.
A2
Coaching tips: When running this drill, the Defense
can be doing long throws or the clearing drill.
This is also a good time to warmup the goalie.
A3
Defense long throw/ clear drill
D3
The ball begins with the Goalie.
The defense should start in a triangle formation
and break out to the spots shown.
1. G moves left and passes to D3 as in a clear.
2. D3 catches right, turns up field to the outside
with stick in the left hand. Turns back
outside right for the redirect to D2.
3. D2 catches left, turns outside with stick in
right hand and passes to D1.
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4. D1 catches left, turns outside with stick in
right hand and returns the ball to the
goalie to end the drill.
Repeat.
Players must concentrate on catching the
ball , switch hands and turn away from
defender.
D2
D1
A3
LSM
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M2
M4
D1
A3
D2
Skill/
Playmaker
Drills
G
D1 A1
A2
G
D3
A2
Good technique can make the man with the ball a dangerous player.
D2
A3
Give and Go Drill
When running the give and go drill, it is
important to teach the players proper technique.
Box Area
In this drill there are 3 players involved.
M2
M1
M1 starts with the ball and will run the give and
go, M2 is the defensive player (play no contact
defense) and M3 is the feeder.
1. M3 pops out high to receive the ball from M1.
By popping out high he is giving himself room to
feed or dodge.
M3
2. M1 passes the ball to M3. After M1 passes the
ball he runs at the defender, M2, to set him back
on his heels. He then cuts left with stick in left
hand looking for the over the shoulder pass.
3. M1 then shoots a high bounce shot on goal.
M2
M3
M1
At the end of the drill, the players rotate as
follows: M1 gets ball and becomes the feeder, M2
runs the give and go and M3 becomes the
defender.
Run from different parts of the field with the
Attack and Midfield.
This is a drill version of Z100
Fig. 1
1 on 1 Split Dodge Drill
The split dodge has become one of the most popular
moves in the game of lacrosse. It is important to have the
players practice it often.
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The split dodge is the key to any offensive play that starts
from the top or wing (ie. Syracuse or Virginia).
Practice the drill the same way that the play would be
done.
Far pipe
M2
M1
D2
A2
*Any time a player starts with the ball in a settled
situation, he should begin with the ball in one
hand and switch to the other hand.
Practice this often.
In this drill the coach (or a player) is the feeder (have lots
of balls). Line up the middies up top and attack and
defense on a wing or behind.
1. The first player in line (M1) plays defense. The player
(M2) pops out to receive the pass which gives the player
dodging room.
2. The player now puts the stick in his left hand (it is ok to
choke up on the stick for control). With stick in left hand
the player runs at the defender. This sets the D man back
on his heels.
3. When the player is about 2 stick lengths from the D
man, he shoots his head and shoulders left. This will get
the D to turn his body.
4. At that time split back to the right (push hard off of left
foot) , change hands to right, and run to the far pipe. Try
to get “into” the D man (ie run a tight line to get behind
the defense).
5. Shoot. The shot should be a high bounce shot.
D1
A3
D2
Specialized
Drills
G
D1 A1
A2
G
D3
A2
The good player needs to understand how to react to certain situations.
D2
A3
Attack No-Stick Ride Drill
1 on 1 Defensive Pressure Drill
M3
M3
The purpose of the drill is to teach the
attack to play good body position and
to force the defense to the outside and
out of bounds.
A2
This 1 on 1 drill is designed to teach the ball
carrier to run away from pressure. Most young
players are not used to heavy pressure and as a
result they tend to freeze rather than move their
feet.
Set up 2 lines of Attack and Defense behind and
2 lines of Middies out front in the 4 corners of
the half field.
The Attack must play without a stick.
If the attackman turns the defender
and forces the pass he has done the
job.
Put the defense up close to the offensive player.
The offense has to run from the pressure but
must stay in bounds.
The defense needs to learn how to run
past the attack up the sideline or if
turned around, how to switch hands
and change direction under pressure.
Run the drill one corner at a time.
A2
D2
D2
M1
M1
It is also beneficial to run 2 on 2 and 4 on 4
pressure D drills where all players are covered
in a tight man to man. This will teach the offense
to make quick moves off of the ball (v-cuts)to get
open or picks and flips.
D3 A3
D1
A3
D2
Shooting
Drills
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D1 A1
G
D3
Game situation shooting tends to be the skill least practiced. Most
players stand around the goal and shoot. It is unlikely that they will
get that opportunity in a game. Many players have great moves but
can’t finish. The reality is, if you can’t shoot you can’t score.
D2
A2
There are 3 types of shooting situations: Shooting in close, Shooting
with time and room and Shooting on the run.
The following drills should help the players become better shooters.
* Shooting drills can be used on a second goal off to the side for
players who are not in a particular drill ( ie play set up, EMO MDD).
A3
Close in Shooting Drill
Shooting with Time and Room
This is a shooting drill designed to
give the shooter a chance to
practice inside shooting.
Start with 2 players behind the goal
wide, with 2 balls each and a cone
set up about 2 yards off the center
of the crease.
A3
cone
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A2
The shooter starts low on the crease
and cuts up off of the cone to get a
feed from A3. He should make a
quick shot and move to the opposite
side of the crease down low. Repeat
so that the player gets 2 shots with
right hand and 2 shots with left
hand.
M3 A2
cone
cone
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Coaching points: The player does
not need to shoot hard.
This is a simple shooting drill to give the player the
experience of shooting with “time and room”.
He should choke up on the stick for
more control(especially with the off
hand).
The coach is the feeder (get a lot of balls). Each
player runs around the cones as shown and cuts to
the ball. The player must cradle take a couple of
steps and shoot. This is not shooting on the run.
The shot should be downward and
about 12 inches off of the ground.
Do not bounce it in front of the
goalie.
Coaching tips: Shots should be high bounce shots.
Shots must be overhand not sidearm.
The player should take a little skip step and uncork it.
“The Wheel”
Shooting On The Run Drill
The wheel drill has a similar setup to the
“close in” shooting drill but it is
“shooting on the run”. In this drill we use
five feeders instead of two.
M3
A3
M2
The shooter starts down low off of the
crease and receives a feed from the
opposite side feeder. He then goes to the
other side of the crease area. The order of
feeds in this example would be: A3, A2,
M3, M1, M2.
Each shooter gets five consecutive shots
“on the run”.
A
A2
This drill simulates shots in a game as
well as keeping the shooter moving.
M1
Coaching Tips: The shooter must call for
the ball and shoot while moving. He uses
left and right hand.
The shots should be the same as shooting
with “time and room”, high bounce shots
A2
A3
D1
A2 D2
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D1
Transition
Drills
D2
D1
A1
G
D3
A1
A3
4 on 3 Fast Break Drill
In the fast break defense there are four things
for the D to think about.
Box Area
M3
A3
Patience: Don’t slide or commit too early. D1
must not over commit
D3
G
Passing lane: When D1 moves to cover the ball
D2 must slide into the passing lane between M3
and A2 to prevent the skip pass. When M3
passes to A1, D1 must cover the passing lane
from A1 to A3.
D1
D2
A2
Triangle: D forms a tight triangle. D2 and D3
are on the edge of the crease as shown. D1
should be no more than 3-5 yards out.
A1
Rotation: The final rotation comes . D2 covers
the ball and D3 moves into original position of
D2 on crease.
*Important: D sticks should be pointing inside
the triangle at all times.
Offense needs to spread out and move the
ball quickly. Look for skip pass if possible.
5 on 4 Drill
This drill is designed to be a fast drill. Every player
starts up near the mid line and must sprint back
into position. Rotate each midfield line where 1
player is D and the other 2 are Offense.
A3
M1
D3
G
D2
A1
M3
Defense tips: D2/D3 stay tight on the crease on the
goal plane when ball is up top. All D sticks are to the
middle.
D1
Offense tips: Draw a man and dump to the next
player. Work the 2 on 1. Look to crease man or skip
pass if D slides too soon.
M2
Each drill should be quick. The offense should get a
shot off within 30 seconds or play is over.
A2
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A2
A3
D1
A2 D2
G
D1
Offensive
Plays
D2
D1
A1
G
D3
A1
The following plays are good basic offense that encourage movement
with and without the ball. Each play is broken into modules that can be
run and drilled separately. Ideally the modules are put together into one
play that has 5 or 6 options.
A3
Fig. 1
“Z100” Module 1
Give and Go
Start in the basic 2-1-3 offense.
Box Area
1.M3 starts the play. A2 and A3 stack
behind the goal to occupy defenders and
backup shots. A1 sets up low on far side of
crease (away from M3 to give room.
M3
A3
A2 and A3 stack
behind goal
2.M3 passes to M2 and cuts for give and
go. If no give and go exists, M3 sets a low
pick for A1.
M2
A2 and A3 stack
Field is now set up in a 2-2-2
A1
A2
*Key coaching points: M2 pops out to
receive pass from M3 and drifts to his right
to balance field and make dodging room.
A1 sets
up low
M1
M3 cuts hard with stick in left hand and
looks for over the shoulder pass, ‘the give
and go”.
M3 sets pick on A1 defender.
“Z100” From Wing Attack
Give and Go
M3
This is a give and go between the M1 and A2.
Start in 2-1-3 offense.
1. M1 starts the play. A3 and A1 stack on far side
crease.
A3
A1
M2
2. A2 pops out for the ball. M1 passes to A2 and cuts
for the give and go. A3 moves behind the goal.
3. If there is no give and go the M1 sets a pick for A1.
4. M2 and M3 balance up the field.
A2
M1
We are now in a 2-2-2 set up.
Fig. 1
“Syracuse” Module 2
The Split Dodge
Fig. 2
This play can be run from the 2-2-2 offense where M1
passes to M2 to start the play or it can be run as a follow
up to Z100 when the give and go is not there.
Box Area
1. M2
receives the ball after he has popped out and
drifts right to get room. A2 and A3 should stack behind
to occupy the defense.
2. M2 puts stick in left hand, drives hard left and splits
M2 right changing hands.
3. M1 should move to cover break.
A2
A3
Backup
G
A1 M3
4. At the time of the split: A2 cuts out to left (above plane
of goal) for outlet. And A1 cuts off of pick set by M3.
Split Dodge
5. M2 has 3 options: shoot, dump to A3 or pass to A1 off
of pick. A2 backs up the shots.
M1
*Key to success: M2 must start with stick in left hand
and split to the right changing hands.
A1 and A3 cuts have to be timed with the split. This
should be practiced often.
M1 must move to top center to prevent the fast break.
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Extended Syracuse Module 3
Backside pass and sneak around goal
Backside pass
1. If the ball is dumped to A3, then M2 and M3
move to balance the field into a 1-3-2 setup.
A3
A1
A2
Fig. 3
M2
G
2. From here , A3 can hold the ball to rebalance or
quickly move the ball to A2 who can try to go
backside to the goal. (M3 should be the outlet) A1
needs to make room and be ready for look from A2.
Key tip: A3 must make a quick left handed pass to
A2.
M3
Make room and be ready
for outlet from A2.
M1
M3 must be out wide which should happen after A1
cuts off of low pick.
“Virginia” Module 2
Split Dodge
Fig. 2
This is an attack version of Syracuse.
M3
A1
M1
A3
M2
1. As M1 crosses in front of the goalie, A2 puts the
stick in his left hand, drives hard left and splits
right changing hands.
2. At the time of the split, A1 pops out off of M1
pick.
3. A2 has 3 options: Shoot, Pass to A1, Dump to A3
behind.
A3 is the back up for shots.
Split dodge
A2
A2
A3
D1
A2 D2
G
D1
A1
Rides
and
Clears
D2
D1
A1
G
D3
A3
The Basic Ride
D1
M3
M3
A3
A2
M2
M1
D2
A1
G
A1
M1
D1
M2
A2
D3 A3
D2
D3
In this ride, the onus is on the attack to do the running. The Middies lock on their man
and the attack play 3 on 4 forcing the D to make the long pass. It is imperative that the
attack use their legs and force the redirect. Middies must not lose their man. This can
be an very effective ride especially when the D sticks are weak.
Ride from the Midline
D1
M3
M3
A2
A3
M2
M1
D2
A1
A1
G
M1
M2
A2
D2
D1
D3 A3
D3
In this ride, the Attack stay up between the restraining line and the midfield line. They
let the D walk the ball up but as they do so, the field is shrinking which takes away the 4
on 3 advantage. It also may allow the riding team to sub on the fly because the attack is
covering midfield. This is an interesting twist to throw at an opposing team.
The L Clear
D1
M3
M3
A2
A3
M2
M1
D2
G
A1
A1
M1
D1
M2
A2
D3 A3
D2
D3
In the L clear, the Goalie and Defense form the L and the Middies spread out across.
Therefore you have 3 down and 4 across. The key to the clear is to get the 2 on 1 with
the attack. To do this the goalie should move to his left which will force A3 to cover D1
and A1 will have to cover the Goalie. By making a move left the goalie has drawn the 2
attackmen over forcing the lone attackman A2 to cover both D2 and D3. A couple quick
passes or a sprint up the sideline should enable a successful clear.
A2
A3
D1
A2 D2
G
D1
Man Up/
Man Down
D2
D1
A1
G
D3
A1
A3
Extra Man Offense
This is a simple yet effective Extra Man Offense.
Set up in a 1-3-2 as shown.
Box Area
M3
A3
A1 is the quarterback. He must be a good feeder and
have the ability to draw defenders.
A2 , A3 and M3 are the most likely targets.
D3
D3
A1
5
M3
D1
G
4
Start the play up top, get it around to get the defense to
move. Make sure all offensive players are testing the
defense ie. Make them move.
When the ball gets to A2 there are several options:
1. A1 drives around goal, draws D2 and dumps to A2.
2
D2
1
A2
3
2. A2 cuts thru crease area drawing D2 and A1 drives
around to shoot.
D3
M3
3. A2 cuts thru crease area drawing D2, A1 drives
draws D3 and feeds M3 who has cut toward the goal.
4. A1 drives around right and pass back door to A3.
5. Backside feed to M3.
Mix it up the Defense will over anticipate.
Man Down Defense
Crease D stays put
Box Area
M3
A3
D3
D3
A1
M3
D1
G
D2
A2
D3
M3
Man Down Defense
Slide from the Crease
Box Area
M3
A3
D3
D3
A1
M3
D1
G
D2
A2
D3
M3
A2
A3
D1
A2 D2
G
D1
Advanced
Concepts
D2
D1
A1
G
D3
A1
A3
A2
A3
D1
A2 D2
G
D1
Another
Ride
D2
D1
A1
G
D3
A1
A3
Fig. 1
¾ Field Pressure
D1
M3
A2
M2
A3
D2
M3
A1
G
A1
M1
D1
M1
A2
D2
M2
D3 A3
D3
In this ride, the 3 Middies cover the 4 men at midfield by leaving the far man open, and the attack
play more of a man to man. This could be a good ride for a team with weak sticks.
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Fig. 2
¾ Field Pressure
D1
M3
A2
M2
A3
M3
A1
G
D2
G
A1
M1
M1
D1
A2
D2
M2
D3 A3
D3
Here A1 and A2 jump on their man but A3 stays in the long seam between D2
and M3.
Fig. 3
¾ Field Pressure
D1
M3
A2
M2
A3
M3
D2
A1
G
A1
M1
G
D1
M1
A2
D3 A3
D2
M2
D3
When D2 makes the long pass to D1, then A3 jumps on the ball. The middies slide
to cover the strong side of the field, leaving only the long pass from D1 to D3.
A2
A3
D1
A2 D2
G
D1
A1
Clearing
Against a
Press Ride
D2
D1
A1
G
D3
A3
Fig. 1
Clearing against a Press Ride
D3
A3
M1
A1
M3
M2
A2
M2
G A1
M3
M1
D1
A3
D2 A2
LSM
M4
M4
C
D1
D2
G
D3
LSM
Fig. 2
Clearing against a Press Ride
D3
A3
M1
A1
M3
M2
A2
M2
G A1
M3
M1
D1
A3
D2 A2
LSM
M4
M4
C
D1
D2
G
D3
LSM
Fig. 3
Clearing against a Press Ride
D3
A3
M1
2
A1
M3
M2
A2
M2
G A1
1
M3
M1
3
D1
A3
D2 A2
LSM
M4
M4
C
D1
D2
G
D3
LSM
A2
A3
D1
A2 D2
G
D1
A1
Crease
Slide
Defense
D2
D1
A1
G
D3
A3
Crease Slide Defense
Vs. 1-3-2
Fig. 1
A1
A2
A3
D1
D2
D3
M3
DM1
M1
LSM
DM2 M2
Crease Slide Defense
Vs. 1-3-2
Fig. 2
A1
A2
A3
D1
D2
D3
M3
LSM
DM2
DM1
M1
M2
If M2 tries to drive
Crease Slide Defense
Vs. 1-3-2
Fig. 3
A1
A2
A3
D1
D2
D3
M3
DM1
M1
LSM
DM2 M2
M2 passes to A3
Crease Slide Defense
Vs. 1-3-2
Fig. 4
A1
D1
A2
A3
D3
D2
LSM
DM1
M1
M3
DM2
M
2
Ball Behind
A2
A3
D1
A2 D2
G
D1
A1
6 vs 4
Rotation
Defense
D2
D1
A1
G
D3
A3
Fig. 1
6 on 4 Drill
A3
M1
D3
A1
G
D2
M3
M1
D1
M2
A2
M4
LSM
M3
C
LSM
M2
G
Fig. 2
6 on 4 Drill
A3
M3
D3
G
A1 D2
M1
D1
M1
M2
A2
M4
LSM
M3
C
LSM
M2
G
Fig. 3
6 on 4 Drill
A3
M3
D3
A1
G M1
D2
D1
M1
M2
A2
M4
LSM
M3
C
LSM
M2
G
Fig. 4
6 on 4 Drill
A3
M3
D3
A1
G M1
D2
D1
M1
M2
A2
M4
LSM
M3
C
LSM
M2
G
Fig. 5
6 on 4 Drill
A3
D2
M3
A1
D3
D1
G M1
M1
M2
A2
M4
LSM
M3
C
LSM
M2
G
Fig. 6
6 on 4 Drill
A3
M3
A1
D1
G M1
M1
D3
D2
M2
A2
M4
LSM
M3
C
LSM
M2
G
The “Carolina” Drill
A good, multi-purpose exercise
that drills a variety of gamesituation skills
Fig. 1
Carolina Drill
D2
A1
1
G
C
C
A2
D3
M1
M2
A3
M3
M4
A1
LSM
M1
D1
A2
M2
D2
D1
G
A3
M3
D3
M4
LSM
Fig. 2
Carolina Drill
D2
A1
1
G
D3
C
C
A2
2
M1
M2
A3
M3
M4
A1
LSM
M1
D1
A2
M2
D2
D1
G
A3
M3
D3
M4
LSM
Fig. 3
Carolina Drill
D2
A1
1
G
D3
C
C
A2
2
3
M1
M2
A3
M3
M4
A1
LSM
M1
D1
A2
M2
D2
D1
G
A3
M3
D3
M4
LSM
Fig. 4
Carolina Drill
D2
A1
1
C
G
C
A2
M1
2
D3
4
3
M2
A3
M3
M4
A1
LSM
M1
D1
A2
M2
D2
D1
G
A3
M3
D3
M4
LSM
Fig. 5
Carolina Drill
D2
A1
1
C
G
C
A2
M1
D3
5-6
2
4
3
M2
A3
M3
M4
A1
LSM
M1
D1
A2
M2
D2
D1
G
A3
M3
D3
M4
LSM