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Open Field Partner Passing – Getting Loaded - Link to Drill
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An open field partner passing drill that emphasizes a quick release
Set Up
Put players in groups all around the field, and they should be about 10-15 yards apart. The players are going to pass the back back and forth staying in their general area. Some key points about the drill:
They will continue this for 1-2 minutes and then have them switch hands
Principles and Coaching Points
- Catch loaded, we want to catch the ball being a threat in the open field
- Step to your teammate when making the pass
- Passes should be nice and crisp, we don’t want lobs or soft passes
Progressions
- have player move further apart for added difficulty or closer together for less difficulty
- Add a 3rd player in like a Triangle
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- The Player receiving the ball should be receiving the ball loaded
- Once they catch the ball, the player should take 2 steps toward their player making the pass
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Tampa Clearing Drill & Game - Link to Drill
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This drill will emphasize spacing, ball movement, and transition principles when clearing the ball.
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Put 3 players of each team in every quarter part of the field. This is a 12v12 + goalies game. Start the ball with the goalie, and they play 4v3 keep away. After the 3rd completed pass, the last player with the ball carries it to the next quarter. They play 4v3 until 3 passes are made. Continue this until the team with the ball, advances to their offensive end, and they play 4v3 to the goal, and try to score. If there is a turnover or interception during the clearing, start a new ball with the opposite team. Coach can award 1 point for a team that successfully clears the ball, and award 1 point extra if they score.
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- Open field spacing in transition.
- Communication, call for the ball
- Riding, disrupt player with the ball.
- Clearing!!
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54 - Link to Drill
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his transition drill will keep practice uptempo with constant unsettled 5 on 4’s. This is a great drill to use in the middle of practice as a warm up before an inter squad scrimmage.
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Put all the balls in both cages with the goalies. Put 3 Attack and 3 Defense on each offensive end. Split the midfielders up in half, and put 1 lines of each color on the box side of play. The play starts with a 5v4 scenario on end. Once there is a missed shot, save, or turnover, The goalie will put a new ball in play to go the other way. The goalie must outlet to a player in current field of play (not the new midfielder waiting). Send in one of the midfielders on defense, in to the hole, and play 5 on 4 until there is a goal, save, or turnover. Once the clearing team gets passed half field, the rinding midfielders are OUT.
PRINCIPLES & COACHING POINTS
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- Play fast!
- Get the ball down the alley and through X
- Find the 2v1
- Defense communicate and get into a diamond set
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Offensive Skill Session - Link to Drill
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An shooting drill that works on “Off-Ball” Play
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Put 2 lines up top and 2 lines on the wings. The ball will start up top, and a pass diagonal to the far wing line. The player who makes the pass, will execute a “jump cut”.. We want to act line we are moving to space on the crease, but then we plant hard, change direction, and explode back to our teammate with the ball for a catch snd shot.
Coaching Points and Principles
Progressions
- Add in a token defender
- Work same side, pass down then jump cut
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- After you make a pass, drift to middle like you are just moving the crease, explode back to teammate
- Time up your cuts!
- Wing players/passers, move your feet, don’t pass flat footed!
- Finish the ball far pipe
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Defensive SKill Session - Link to Drill
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A defensive drill that works on angles, stick work, and defensive positioning
Set Up
In front of the goal, set up 4 cones in a box not he 4 corners, and 1 cone in the middle. Have the defensive player start in the middle cone, which is the house. They will approach each cone, and recover to the house cone, and repeating until the finish all 4 cones. Put players in a line behind the cage, and start the next player once the player has reached their 2nd cone.
Coaching Points and Principles
Progressions
- Add a coach/player at each cone to emphasize the angle of approach
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- Focus on your angles at each cone getting the proper foot upfield, that would drive a player away from the goal, and not to the middle of the field
- On approaches, lead with your stick and break down by chopping your feet
- On recoveries, open up to the inside with your stick in the passing lane
- Switch hands if you are a more advanced player
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4v2 w/ Hammer Picks - Link to Drill
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An uneven off ball game that emphasizes movement and spacing designed by Jim Mitchell of Princeton Lacrosse
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put a 2v1 on both sides of the field. 1 Side will start with the ball and an action, like pass down pick down, etc.. The off ball offense will execute a Hammer pick (Upfield Pick) and try to get their hands free. The team that initiated must make a pass to the off ball teammates, and then its a live 4v2
Coaching Points and Principles
Progressions
- Add more defense to make it all even
- Use longpole defense
- Play 3v2 or 4v3 both sides
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- Picks – working on angles and deception to execute picks and off ball screens
- Timing – Make sure the off ball team is timing it up on knowing when to try and run the Hammer
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4v3 Through X Game - Link to Drill
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A great small area game that works on moving the ball to opposite areas of the field to find quick scoring opportunities
Set Up
Split the field up in half, and put 4 offensive and 3 defensive players on the field. The offense starts with the ball, and must move the ball through X and play on the opposite side of the field. Once there is a dead ball, coach rolls a new ball in and the offense must move the ball back through X to the side they stared pin, and play until a dead ball
Coaching Points & Principles
Progressions
- Play all even
- Add in more constraints like emphasizes using picks
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- Move the ball quick!
- Work on finding space off ball
- Fine the 2v1, always an advantage for offense
- Defense must communicate and play zone/man down mentality
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6v6 Scrimmage - Link to Drill
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A live 6v6 scrimmage allows players to apply the skills and concepts practiced throughout the session in a game-like environment. Play continuously while encouraging communication, decision-making, and teamwork. Keep coaching interruptions to a minimum, using brief teaching moments between possessions to maintain the flow and maximize repetitions.
Constraint Ideas: Possession clock • Every player touches the ball • Assisted goals only • Bonus points for defensive stops or caused turnovers • Start from specific situations (clear, ground ball, man-up, etc.) • Limit dodges or require a dodge before shooting • Reward good spacing and ball movement • Play uneven numbers (6v5, 5v6). |
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