Fast Break Defense: #FilmBreakdown
Few things are as deflating as losing the face and immediately giving up a goal. In today’s #FilmBreakdown clip, we watch as Richmond’s FOGO does just that, and examine what went wrong for the High Point defense. Fast Break Defense: #FilmBreakdown The key to fast break defense is early and clear communication. Here we see […]
Learn About The Essentials Of Backing Up Shots On #FilmBreakdown
In lacrosse, especially the shot clock era of lacrosse, every possession counts. Every ground ball, turnover and player backing up shots results in more or less possessions for each team. In today’s #FilmBreakdown session, I want to shed light on making the extra effort in the form of backing up missed shots. Backing Up Shots: #FilmBreakdown Clip 1- […]
Two Man Exchange: #FilmBreakdown
In what was perhaps the most entertaining game of the conference tournament weekend, Quinnipiac and Marist had offensive explosions. In this clip we see a great example of the two-man exchange and how to take advantage of defensive mistakes. Two Man Game: #FilmBreakdown 1. #20 of Quinnipiac sets up a dodge at the top of […]
Dodging With Head Up: #FilmBreakdown
One of the biggest issues in lower levels of lacrosse is the inability to attack and dodge with their head up. The next three clips are great examples of lacrosse players dodging with their head up, ready to pass. Dodging With Head Up: #FilmBreakdown HPU Clip The initial skip pass is made because the HPU […]
Cole Williams Dodging A Short Stick: Film Breakdown
#14 Cole Williams of Johns Hopkins University is a freak, and its no surprise that at the end of the game Hopkins wanted the ball in his stick dodging a short stick. This is similar to the play that we showed you last week. 1. Cole Williams sets a pick on ball to get himself […]
Hang Up Defense: Maryland v. Ohio State — #FilmBreakdown
Last week we looked at how an offense can take advantage of a hang up situation and this week we’re going to look at how to properly execute a hang up defense. There are two typical ways of defending the situation and it will depend on a few factors such as the athleticism of the […]
Yale Extra-Man Offense Unit: Film Breakdown
To over simplify this a bit, Yale has quite an exceptional extra-man offense. I count from top down for lacrosse formations, so here we see Yale in a 2-3-1. Here’s why the Yale extra-man offense worked: Yale EMO #1: 1. Albany, understandably, is very concerned about #44 for Yale’s Matt Gaudet. So concerned that they […]
How To Properly Throw A Trail Check + More
Learn how to properly throw a trail check, then watch today’s top video and read how each NCAA Men’s DI conference compares heading into conference tournaments. The details: Videographer Matt Gowdy and his brother Greg have been filming lacrosse in the Virginia – Maryland area for the last few years, focusing on the Southern Virginia […]
Trail Check Done Right: Army Film Breakdown
Here we see a fantastic individual defensive effort by Army’s No. 40 Johnny Surdick. As a coach, I typically cringe when I see trail checks thrown, but Surdick shows us all how to do it properly. Watch the clip a few times and notice how his hips stay open and his feet continue to move […]
Draw and Dump: Loyola Film Breakdown
Today we take a look the “draw and dump” play Loyola runs all the time. We see the ball carrier draw a hedge from No. 13 on BU. As the BU defender hedges to help his teammate, No. 13 Peter Swindell fades into the open space behind his defender. Meanwhile, Pat Spencer vacates the crease […]
1v1 Dodge by Charlie Kitchen: Delaware Film Breakdown
No. 6 Charlie Kitchen of Delaware has his defender “hung up” above the cage for a 1v1 dodge. He takes his time to allow the offense to set up a hang up play (which many colleges will practice). Pay attention to the Hofstra defenders on crease, many of them lock off their players and aren’t […]
Siena Heights OT Game Winner: Clutch Play of the Week
Siena Heights made a statement with this OT game winner! When it comes to NAIA lacrosse, the WHAC is the Big Ten. Every year there is an argument about whether or not 2,3, or 4 WHAC teams will make the NAIA tournament. With WHAC wins coming at a premium, this OT winner scored as time […]