How do I become a better lacrosse defender?
“ON THE FIELD” LACROSSE DEFENSE TIPS:
- TALK WITH YOUR TEAM! –
- KEEP YOUR STICK ON THE ATTACKER –
- GO AFTER GROUND BALLS.
- KEEP YOUR STICK RAISED –
- BE AWARE OF YOUR SPACE BETWEEN YOU AND YOUR MAN –
- ALWAYS KNOW WHERE THE BALL IS –
- NEVER CROSS YOUR FEET ON DEFENSE –
- WHEN CLEARING, FOCUS ON EVERY PASS –
What drills are great exercises for improving lacrosse agility and change of direction skills?
Cone Drills – Cone drills (such as the T-Test and L-Drill) are great exercises for improving lacrosse agility and change of direction skills.
How do you do defensive drills in lacrosse?
Place cones on the arc circumference at equal distances. The defenders will be positioned behind the arc at the cones. The offensive players will face the defenders one-on-one at the opposite side of the arc. The drill starts when three offenders move towards the goal from the line center.
What do star drills do for lacrosse players?
Star drill helps improve footwork, running speed, eye movement, concentration, and ability to handle the lacrosse stick while catching the ball from attacking opponents. You can also control the direction of your running along straight and angled lines.
How to be a defender in a lacrosse game?
The offender moves from sideline towards the goal in criss-cross directions. As a defender, you have to shadow and prevent her from progressing ahead. You have to force her to move away from the goal with your hip wheeling action.
How do you do the agility dot drill?
In the agility dot drill, you place four circular plates on the corners of a square and one at the center. You need to stand on two of the plates at one end. Then you start hopping onto the other plates with one foot and two feet in random order. Make sure you don’t step out of the plates. Increase the pace as you proceed.