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Coaching Lacrosse 101: The 3-3 Man Up Wheel
So, some gavone on the other team has checked one of your players on the head, or thrown an absolute hack of a slash and now your team is awarded a man-up. Man-up plays are a huge advantage, and...
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Coaching Lacrosse 101: Mumbo Offense
We reviewed the 1-4-1 set in our “Coaching 101: Offensive Sets” article, which you can check out here if you haven’t yet read it. But, if you should be aware of the advantages and disadvantages, and ultimately understand why...
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Coaching Lacrosse 101: 1-3-2 Motion Offense
Okay, so you’ve evaluated your players, you’ve studied the offensive sets, and you’ve decided to run the 1-3-2 (if not, check out our article laying out the offensive sets here). Let’s move into some plays and functions of the...
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Coaching Lacrosse 101: Offensive Sets
One player can’t do it all. You need your offense to come together and play as a complete offense. You want to avoid a never-ending free-lance offense where each player is doing whatever they want, whenever they want. You need...
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Fall and Winter Ball Steez
Lax is played across multiple seasons and sometimes, you’re going to have to figure out a way to stay warm out on the field. From early October to the early Spring season (end of February/early March) you’re going to have...
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2 Way Fastbreaks
Fast breaks are key. If you can gain an advantage in the transition game you will have a chance to win any game on your schedule. Basically, a fast break is when your defense gains possession back from the...
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How to Build Your Lacrosse Stick: Women's Sticks
There are generally fewer options and attributes to a women’s stick than a men’s stick due to the specific rules and regulations surrounding the stick and gameplay. There are key features you want to look for in your stick, whether...
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On the Run Catching and Shooting Drill
This is a great offensive drill to do with your team. You have a line of attackmen on each side of the cage, and a line of midfielders above the restraining line. It’s really up to you which position you...
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What You Need to Start Coaching Lacrosse
The Basics There’s no way around the basic items when it comes to coaching any sport. You need a whistle and a white board. The whistle helps you command the practice field and get the attention of your team...
