5 Man Rotation Zone Defense

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Summary

This 5 man zone defense is great for teams that have athletic personnel that can rotate around the perimeter and was designed by UMass Lacrosse Coach Chris Gabrielli

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Roles

  • Heart – Covers the Crease Area
  • Frogs – Low Crease Corners
  • Wings – Left and Right wing
  • Rover – Point

Rules Against 1-4-1

  • Heart covers closest crease to ball
    • Ball High – Covers High Crease and Frogs Support Low Crease
  • Communicate
  • Rotate when overloaded
  • Heart never rotates

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