Sept. 4, 2008
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September
2008
Ain't No
Thing
Zac Jungers' 'chicken wing': the last legal hold?
Split
to Roll, Finish Off Hip
Outlaws attackman Brendan Mundorf makes moves from 'X'
Ride 'Em Cowboy (PDF)
Two easy-to-install rides for your team
August
2008
Drawing
on the Wall
Wall-ball variation develops draw-to-self ability
Stuck in the Middle with You (PDF)
Janine Tucker's drill calls for grace under pressure
July 2008
Clearing: End Line Restart (PDF)
Take advantage of quick whistle; sub wisely
June 2008
A Dodge
Best Served 'Hot'
Sonia Judd and Hilary Fratzke split to one hand for maximum
extension
Clear
Conscience
A goalie's guide for clearing and outlets
10-Man Ride (PDF)
When desperate times call for desperate measures
May 2008
Pivot,
Protect Under Pressure
How a good game of keep-away can keep you out of the doghouse
'DCT' (PDF)
A full-field drill by Rollins College women's coach Dennis Short
April 2008
Heel-to-Toe
Relationship
React, retract and reset on low shots by minding your footwork
Full Field Clearing (PDF)
Overload one side to beat a zone ride, athletic opponent
March 2008
Time
and Room Shooting
Joe Walters demonstrates how to make the most of an open rip
Double
Down
The good, the bad and the ugly of double-team defense
52 "House" Offense (PDF)
Courtesy of Dennis Short, Rollins College women's lacrosse coach
February
2008
Tommy
Twist
Around the world and between the legs with Tom Marechek
Think
Outside the Box
How cross-training as a boxer can elevate your lacrosse game
Ten-Man Clear (PDF)
Beat the pressure of a 10-man ride
January
2008
Four
Pillars of Great Defense
Win one-on-one battles with good positioning, sound
fundamentals
Weak
Side, Strong Hand
Team USA's Shannon Smith turns weakness into strength
Man-Down
Movements (PDF)
Box-and-one from behind the goal
December
2007
Drop
Dimes from Deuces
Feeling the 2-2-2 blues? Get a wingman and feed
Shake
and Bake
Key, Berger, Carney toe the line and leave defenders in the
dust
Full Field Possession Drill (PDF)
Simulate transition under pressure
November
2007
Buggs
Prey
Buggs Combs on how to be stealthy off-ball and finish strong
Defense
Mechanism
Team USA stars put the 'D' in details
Scramble Drill (PDF)
Courtesy of Lycoming College men's lacrosse coach Brian Anken
October
2007
Carney's
Killer Combo
Team USA vet uses backhand shot, bait dodge to outwit
opponents
Feed
Bag
Wreak havoc, create offense as QB behind the cage
Feed Bag: Drills (PDF)
Courtesy of the US Lacrosse Coaches Education Program
Previous 'Classroom' Articles
Pregame Plumbing: A goalie's
pre-game guide
Behind the Back (and In Your Face): Tom Marechek
Causing a Turnover (PDF): Courtesy of Crista Samaras
Get Shorty: Matt Zash's D-Middy Tips
Progression: 2-on-1 to 6-on-6 (PDF): Full-Field Progression
Enjoy the Summer: Offseason Tips
Zone Re-defending (PDF): Courtesy of Chris Sailer
Yoga: Hip Openers: Get in Game Shape
Yoga: Shoulder Openers: Stretch 44 Shoulder Muscles
A Deuces Approach (PDF): Clearing in Pairs
Shooting Gallery with Jay Jalbert: On the Run
Drop It Like It's Hot: Draw Placement
Two Can't Miss Clears (PDF): Courtesy of Janine Tucker
Wrist Wrangler (PDF): Top 10 Wrist Strengtheners
Get Hard Core (PDF): Build Rotational Core
1-3-2 Motion Offense (PDF): Courtesy of Tony Seaman
Post, Seal and Deliver: How to Post Back
Sike!: Duke Trio on Fakes
Four Rules of Fast Breaks (PDF): Courtesy of Liz Robertshaw
Ten Movements in a Tenth of a Second: Tips from Brian Dougherty
Cleaner Knuckles and Pop Secrets: Amy Appelt's Stick Warm-up
Three Drills to Develop Shooters (PDF): Courtesy of Matt Kerwick
Blast From the Past: Kyle Harrison's Jump Shot
Rutgers' Full-Field Passing Drill (PDF): Courtesy of Jim Stagnitta
Six Feet of Rope: Long Poles as Offensive Threats
Wildcats Stick to Stickwork: Sarah Albrecht, Kristen Kjellman and Lindsey Munday
Lefty Loosey? Not on Her Watch: Off-Hand Development
Get Quick: Speed, Agility Drills
Picking the Defense Apart: Screens
Tape Worm: How to Tape Your Stick
Make the Most of the Wall: Wall-Ball Routine
Faceoff Jam Session: Tips from Alex Smith
Back to the Drawing Board: Draw Controls with Natasha Fuchs
Rediscovering a Lost Art: EMO with Kevin Sheehan
Get Them Running: Stick Checks with John Gagliardi
Get the Most of Your Body: Lax-Specific Training Tips
Avoid the Meter Maid: Free Position Tips
Upon Further Examination: Shooting Mechanics
Become an Artful Dodger: Dodges from Mark Millon
