Defense
Mastering defense is essential to success on the field. VB Select Lacrosse’s Lacrosse Tips for Defenders category delivers expert guidance, drills, and strategies designed to help players improve footwork, positioning, communication, and game IQ. Whether you’re locking down your matchup one-on-one or leading a coordinated team defense, these tips will elevate your performance and confidence.
16 Defensive Tips
How is your defensive game? Do attackers with quick feet blow by you? Are you losing time on the field because you just can not seem to be effective enough in the back? Defense is…
Circle Away From Pressure
Always move to meet every pass, and circle away from your defenseman.
Move to Meet the Pass
Always move to meet every pass, and circle away from your defenseman.
Never Pass to a Covered Player
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…
Be an Outlet
If a teammate is being ridden hard and can’t dodge or getaway, the nearest man on each side goes to be an outlet to help him.
Don’t Rush an Attackman
Don’t rush an attack man after he has caught the ball. If he is receiving a rather long pass and you are sure you can reach him before the ball, go after him, checking his s…
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