32 Break Small Area Game

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A fun & fast paced transition game for youth players that helps build game IQ!

Set Up

Create a small field area game, using the retraining area or cones. Put 2 attack and 1 defense on each end, and midfielders lined up on the sideline. A coach with balls, will roll a live ground ball in, and players will play a live game. In this game, there will always be a 3v2 on each side, so the offense has the advantage. When there is a dead ball, coach can roll a new contested ball in, or start a new group!

Coaching Points & Principles

  • Offense – Find the advantage! play fast by finding an open teammate to get the best shot!
  • Defense – Communicate, play zone like where you need too pressure the ball with backside support to play the next pass

Progressions

  • Play 4v3, set up 2 midfielders of each team
  • If you don’t have goalies, turn the goals upside down to make it harder to score
3v2AdvancedAnticipation & RecognitionAttackDecision MakingDefenseDefense Slide & RecoveryGame - Live PlayHigh SchoolIntermediateLacrosse IQMidfieldSmall Area GamesSmall Area GamesTeam Systems & Conceptual PlayTransitionU10U12U14U8Women’s Lacrosse

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