Category: Attack

Make Him Play You

Attack, Lax Tips, Midfield

Make your defenseman play you and you alone every second you are in the game. Keep moving all the time so that he must center his attention on you an not be in position to help out his fellow defensemen.

Away From the Defense

Attack, Lax Tips

In moving the ball around the circle, make all passes sharp, short, and to the outside, away from the defenseman.

Make Passes Hard

Attack, Defense, Goalies, Lax Tips, Midfield

Make feed passes hard. No rainbow balls or hospital passes, please.

Never Stand Still

Attack, Lax Tips, Midfield

When you have the ball, never stand still – keep moving all the time – if necessary run backwards and forwards – but keep moving. When you are ready to make a pass, take one step back quickly and move. If you are standing still, you’re...

Feed Passes

Attack, Lax Tips

All feed passes must be thrown crsiply and accurately. If it’s a bad pass, do your best and make a great catch to help your buddy out.

Circle Away From Pressure

Attack, Lax Tips

Always move to meet every pass, and circle away from your defenseman.

Move to Meet the Pass

Attack, Defense, Lax Tips, Midfield

Always move to meet every pass, and circle away from your defenseman.

Fake Passes

Attack, Lax Tips

When you have the ball, be constantly faking passes – keep your defense man’s stick moving. Go ahead, throw that sky-whammy.

Possessing the Ball

Attack, Lax Tips, Midfield

When in possession of ball, make the defense man play your stick – watch his stick – the position of it will determine the direction of your feed and the type of dodge you might try.

Make Good Passes

Attack, Lax Tips, Midfield

Take pains to make every pass a good pass.

Never Pass to a Covered Player

Attack, Defense, Goalies, Lax Tips, Midfield

Never make a pass to a man who is covered just to get rid of the ball. In lacrosse, passing the ball to a covered player can be a costly mistake that can result in a turnover or a missed opportunity. When a player is covered, it means that they are...

Be an Outlet

Attack, Lax Tips

If an attack man is being ridden hard and can’t dodge or get away – the nearest man on each side goes to help him.