How to Win Playoff Games: Why Man-Up Matters

How to Win Playoff Games: Why Man-Up Matters As teams head into league and state playoff games, the margin for error becomes smaller. In tight postseason matchups, one extra-man goal can completely shift momentum and become the difference between advancing or going home. Why man-up matters in playoff lacrosse: Possessions become more valuable Defenses tighten […]

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The 8 Minute Daily Wall Ball Routine for Elite Stick Skills

Wall Ball is a MUST for every lacrosse player year-round! This workout can get players up to 900 reps in 30 minutes or less. That’s nearly impossible to replicate during a standard 2-hour team practice. Some of the biggest improvements in lacrosse don’t happen during games or organized practices. They happen when a player grabs […]

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10 Essential “Sixes” Drills To Prepare for Olympic Lacrosse

💥 10 Essential Lacrosse Drills for “Sixes” Play Sixes lacrosse is built around pace, transition, spacing, decision-making, and two-way play. Because of the smaller roster sizes, quicker restarts, shorter shot clock, and constant movement, players must learn to make decisions under pressure while playing both offense and defense. The best drills that reflect sixes style […]

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🎯 Systems and Drills Beat a Zone Defense

🥍 A Coach’s Guide to Beating Zone Defense: Systems, Concepts, and Drills Sometimes great defenses will use a zone as their identity, not for any other reason that it works for their Beating a zone defense in lacrosse starts with understanding that the goal isn’t to force plays, it’s to create and exploit space while […]

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Drills to Build an Elite Team Defense

👇 A guide to helping you develop your individual and team defensive play In youth and high school lacrosse, most practices focus on offense, but teams that defend, communicate, and play together win games. Great defense isn’t one player, it’s six players working as one unit. This comes down to two things: Individual defensive skills […]

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Mastering the 2 & 3 Player Game

Mastering the 2 & 3 Player Game (by Brett Garber) The 2-3 Player game is the foundation of modern offense because it helps create advantages and defensive rotations. By using picks, slips, and off-ball movement, players learn how to read the defense, create advantages, and make decisions in real time. Instead of memorizing set plays, […]

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6 Youth Games & Drills That Teach Game IQ and Enhance Skill Development

If you’ve ever run a youth or high school practice and felt frustrated by long lines, wasted reps, or players zoning out, you’re not alone. The best coaches know that development isn’t just about running drills,  it’s about creating an environment where players are constantly engaged, challenged, and thinking about the game. Why Small-Sided Games […]

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Goalie Drills & Warm Up w/ Kyle Smith (UMass)

Get your goalies ready for any practice or game with this progression warm up shown by Head Coach Kyle Smith (UMass) This can be adapted for any age levels, and the drills can be done on their own, or in this progression format. It’s important to note that the players should always emphasize the key […]

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7 Fun U8 Lacrosse Drills

7 Fun U8 Lacrosse Drills (That Keep Kids Moving) At the U8 level, the best practice plan is simple: keep lines short, keep reps high, and keep instruction light. You want drills that build fundamentals while still feeling like play. The 7 drills below are great options for youth coaches because they combine movement, stick […]

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The Blueprint for Elite Team Defense in Lacrosse

Defense That Moves as One: How to Build an Unbreakable Lacrosse Unit Every coach loves great individual defenders — the ones who move their feet, throw clean checks, and win matchups. But the best defenses aren’t built on individuals. They’re built on connection, trust, communication, and controlled physicality. A truly great defense feels impossible to […]

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🥍 The Ultimate 75 Minute Youth Lacrosse Practice Plan

How to Build Efficient Practices that Teach Players How to Play, Not Just What to Play Why Efficiency Matters in Youth Lacrosse Youth practices are often filled with long lines, static drills, and too much instruction — not enough learning through play. The best coaches know that players don’t develop by memorizing plays, but by […]

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Small-Sided Games & Drills That Teach Game IQ and Enhance Skill Development

If you’ve ever run a youth or high school practice and felt frustrated by long lines, wasted reps, or players zoning out, you’re not alone. The best coaches know that development isn’t just about running drills — it’s about creating an environment where players are constantly engaged, challenged, and thinking about the game. Why Small-Sided […]

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Lacrosse Drive’s Top 4 Offseason Drills

The offseason is the perfect time to get better without the pressure of games or tryouts. Whether you’re training solo in your backyard or grabbing a friend for a few reps, putting in smart, consistent work now will set you apart when the season rolls around.

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