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Throwing the ball through X is one of the most overlooked habits in youth & high school lacrosse—but essential for creating offensive flow at the next level. 🧵👇
🔥Motor Drill - Men’s/Women’s Defensive Footwork The drill is simple, but executing it well is not easy. It helps rewire bad habits of: 🚫 Reaching 🚫 Stopping your feet To instead: ✅ Stay low ✅ Keep "motoring" ✅ Eyes on the hip Bookmark this and try it out 📲
Swing it to the backside! @rattmambo @PLLWhipsnakes @TerpsMLax
“When you flip fields, you quickly set yourself up to attack the backside.“ ✏️🔥 In the latest edition of our “Coaches Corner” newsletter, @22classy writes about the importance of flipping fields offensively 🔂✅ Read the full newsletter: fcl-coaches-corner.beehiiv.com/p/coaches-corn…
Great first day at American Select. The 2027s are battling! Day 2 is underway… @AmSelLacrosse
“Don’t backpedal, instead shuffle.” 🗣️🔥 @stephenrehfuss on using a shuffle instead of a backpedal to change your point of attack as a dodger ✅ Check out @PLLChaos rookie Owen Hiltz utilizing this concept last week for a goal 🎯
Split & Load Drill ✅ Like a hitch, the split and load is great for attacking a defender off of ball movement 🎯 Bookmark this drill and send to a friend 📲
FCL Athlete and @PLLArchers defender Mason Woodward had not one, but 2️⃣ two-pointers this past weekend in Fairfield 🔥 The key according to Mason? Give yourself space as a pole to be able to get full extension ✅
Every lacrosse event is different. A few examples: 🧑🎓College prospect days (small, focused) 🥍Individual showcases (500+ athletes, high pressure) 🤝Club team play (familiar systems & teammates) Players and coaches need to recognize: performance varies by environment. 🧵👇
Just your every game reminder that windups are a major tool for offensive players
BACK-TO-BACK‼️ Brad Smith is COOKING 🔥