Four Lacrosse Drills to Liven Up Practice
Even the most experienced coaches fall into the habit of repeating the same lacrosse drills on a weekly or even daily basis. There’s nothing wrong with repeating drills, but as we all know, players crave excitement and changing up the daily routine can help not only infuse excitement into the practice, it can also help […]
West Genny Drill: What It Is & How It Can Help
The famous West Genny Drill has been around for my entire 32 years in lacrosse. Every coaching staff I’ve been on has utilized this drill as one of its many small-sided games. Let’s take a look at what the drill is and why virtually everyone uses it in some form. The West Genny Drill The […]
Why You Should Run the Salisbury Shooting Drill
James Foote is the offensive coordinator of the Flagler College men’s lacrosse team, which will play its inaugural NCAA Division II season in 2021-22, and the Southeast Territory Manager for Powell Lacrosse. The Salisbury Shooting drill is one of his many favorite offensive lacrosse drills that he will highlight and explain on Lax All Stars. […]
Three Great Youth Lacrosse Drills for Kids
If you’re like me, you may have to do a double take whenever planning a practice for kids. Those favorite lacrosse drills you had as a player might not be appropriate for youth players who are newer to the game and don’t have the ability to do what adults and teenagers can do. Below, I […]
Goalie Specific Drills & Tips
These are some lacrosse goalie specific drills and tips to do before any training session. The most inarguable fact in lacrosse is that goalie is the toughest position to play. Not only is it the toughest to play, but it’s also the toughest to train for. Training and refining your goalie skills often times includes […]
The Pros and Cons of Traditional Line Drills
Mark Schindler of Mercersburg Academy is back with an interesting take on traditional line drills and whether or not they truly help teams improve. Coach Schindler delivers the pros and cons while providing some great suggestions along the way!
How To Become A Fearless Lacrosse Goalie
Trevor Tierney stops to discuss what it takes to be a fearless lacrosse goalie. He introduces a new goalie drill and provides tips on the best equipment. Check it out!
Coaching Lacrosse With 20 Players Or Less, Part 1
Not every lacrosse team is fortunate enough to have forty players on its roster. Listen up as Connor Wilson explains how to practice effectively with a small team. Part 1 of 3.
Defensive Lacrosse Drill: Takeaway Teacher
Connor Wilson shares a valuable lacrosse drill to help defensive players learn to throw great checks. This drill teaches timing, takeaways, precision and power. Plus, it can be done alone or during practice!
A Great New Lacrosse Drill Inspired By Rugby 7’s
Rugby 7’s is a fast-paced version of rugby with a focus on speed, skill, and conditioning. We have a totally new lacrosse drill that utilizes these concepts and applies them to lax. Be the best!