Get "traditional" lacrosse drills framed within a competitive atmosphere.

The development of individual skills is the foundation for a successful lacrosse organization. Chris Robinson has provided an easy to follow blueprint suited for any organization committed to improving the development of their players. Coach Robinson demonstrates drills and skills though a progression of exercises that start with basic, individual skills and build to game-like situational experience.

Practice begins with one-on-one passing drills. Right and left handed proficiency is emphasized as players work through various passing techniques designed to help them develop basic skills. Other drills include:

• Ground ball play techniques intended to develop on-field situational awareness.
• Shuttle drills designed to maximize player involvement.
• Grid drills that encourage competitiveness and simulate game situations.
• Transition play that brings together all of the individual skills taught and allows the players to sharpen their skill in a game setting.

Coach Robinson's drills maximize active player participation. Almost every drill shown was designed to increase player involvement and yet still allow for detailed coach oversight. Players are encouraged to "take risks" in an effort to build their confidence and improve performance. As the repetition of drills progress, techniques are added to develop the exercises into offensive and defensive game situation drills.

All of the drills shown can be modified to facilitate the needs of any organization from youth to college for both boys and girls lacrosse. Coach Robinson successfully engages his players with competitive practice skills and reward contests designed to encourage players to work harder and have fun with practice.

These are the drills that helped create the nation's number one rated girls lacrosse team as recognized by US Lacrosse and ESPN. Think of how much this DVD can do for your organization.

63 minutes. 2012.

Here's your chance to see a creative and positive coaching approach that will build team skills and lead to success on the field. Coach Taylor has constructed an excellent teaching tool to help coach's structure dynamic practices to build fundamental player skills and team skills.

In this video coaches will learn over 15 lacrosse drills that help players move and think about the offensive and defensive skills. The drills are presented in a progressive manner with the effective balance between the white board and on the field action.

The drills are focused on up tempo, full field ball movement that will develop great fundamental, open field skills while providing much needed conditioning. Coach Taylor's coaching techniques really shine when guiding the players through the drills. She illustrates a great combination of positive reinforcement and instructional skills, while maintaining a fast paced practice.

Coach Taylor demonstrates 3- and 5-player weaves to demonstrate how you can teach your athletes the basic skills of transition offense. She then transitions to the Princeton Drill, which adds pressure to the passing game before finally moving to a more complicated full field passing and shooting drills.

Small sided games and drills are used to teach speed and offensive ball movement. Coach Taylor illustrates the Draw Drill, which can be used to teach the fast break or possession whichever your team needs!

As a bonus, Coach Taylor shows several drills, including ones that develop long passing ability, getting open off-ball, and ground balls. Throughout the DVD, Coach Taylor's infectious enthusiasm and positive manner are evident. Her asides on coaching philosophy are invaluable, as she stresses keeping practices up-tempo, competitive, and focused on player development.

A great video for coaches of both the men's and women's game of lacrosse, any coach will benefit and learn from Coach Taylor's knowledge and experience.

2012.

Discover a proven, zone ride transition defense designed to stop all forms of clearing and transition.

In this excellent lacrosse DVD, Scott Tucker presents his 33 Zone Ride.

Whether your opponent runs the ball or passes in transition this defense has a solution to stop it!

Using whiteboard and on field demonstrations, Coach Tucker explains how this ride can slow your opponent's clearing opportunities, which is essential to stopping fast breaks. This ride also takes away short passes and forces your opponent to make longer, less accurate passes which creates turnovers and scoring chances for your team.

Coach Tucker starts on the white board describing where players should be and the responsibilities of each player. In clear concise language Tucker explains how each player should react to situations and ball placement. As the ball moves players responsibilities change. Tucker explains how players need to react and communicate to adjust to their opponent's ball movement.

Following the white board session Coach Tucker moves to the field to demonstrate the 33 Zone Ride. He shows how to teach this ride for the first time through the use of cones. Coach Tucker takes his team through proper field placement before bringing an opponent onto the field. He points out areas to emphasize with your players and describes when and how your team can get into double situations creating more pressure on your opponents.

The 33 Zone Ride is an excellent way for your team to stop the opposition on it's own half of the field.

2012.

Whether you run a man to man or zone The Backer Zone Defense will be a valuable addition to your defensive arsenal.

In this detailed lacrosse DVD, Scott Tucker goes into great detail in explaining the principles of his highly successful Backer Zone defense. Using whiteboard and on field demonstrations he explains how this high pressure defense can help your team in both man up and man down situations.

This high pressure defense stops the dodging or isolation offense so popular today. It allows your players to take risks knowing they have the security of a backer in place. This enables your team to force the offense out of its comfort zone and to change their game plan to deal with your defense instead of vice versa.

Coach Tucker starts by describing the rationale behind this defense and discusses the type of players you should look for to implement the Backer Zone to its full potential. In his whiteboard presentation, Tucker's attention to detail is evident. He goes into each player's responsibilities as on-ball defenders and the proper positioning of off-ball defenders. He also discusses how to deal with offensive players in different positions on the field.

Moving to the field, Tucker continues to illustrate key points in the Backer Zone. This will allow you to see how the defense is actually run during live exercises. He points out where players should be depending on the ball movement of the offense.

This defense will be a great addition to any team's arsenal and is a must for any coach looking to gain an advantage on the defensive side of the field.

2012.

Discover a proven, zone ride transition defense designed to stop all forms of clearing and transition.

In this excellent lacrosse DVD, Scott Tucker presents his 33 Zone Ride.

Whether your opponent runs the ball or passes in transition this defense has a solution to stop it!

Using whiteboard and on field demonstrations, Coach Tucker explains how this ride can slow your opponent's clearing opportunities, which is essential to stopping fast breaks. This ride also takes away short passes and forces your opponent to make longer, less accurate passes which creates turnovers and scoring chances for your team.

Coach Tucker starts on the white board describing where players should be and the responsibilities of each player. In clear concise language Tucker explains how each player should react to situations and ball placement. As the ball moves players responsibilities change. Tucker explains how players need to react and communicate to adjust to their opponent's ball movement.

Following the white board session Coach Tucker moves to the field to demonstrate the 33 Zone Ride. He shows how to teach this ride for the first time through the use of cones. Coach Tucker takes his team through proper field placement before bringing an opponent onto the field. He points out areas to emphasize with your players and describes when and how your team can get into double situations creating more pressure on your opponents.

The 33 Zone Ride is an excellent way for your team to stop the opposition on it's own half of the field.

2012.

In this drill packed DVD Coach Taylor has addressed the time management issue that all coaches face - getting all the fundamental work in while having time to make sure your athletes are properly conditioned. She and her staff demonstrate multiple drills that can energize your practices while stressing the value of individual and team skills and fitness.

Coach Taylor shows you a full practice that progresses from stick work to scrimmaging all while building the conditioning and stamina needed to compete at any level. Coach Taylor walks you through a live practice from start to finish insuring total understanding by the viewer. Initial drills such as the clearing pass, flip and ground ball drills demonstrate to coaches the importance of beginning your practices with an emphasis on stick work and footwork that enhance hand, eye and foot coordination and encourage practice like you play mentality.

Next level drills such as the Star, Triangle and 1v1 drills shows coaches how to:

• Increase drill difficulty by adding additional balls and players.
• Encourage "Head on a swivel" mentality.
• Develops one-on-one dodge and go attacks.
• Shows players how to avoid "East West" running attack mentality.
• Teaches defense to take away the dominant hand of attackers.

Both players and coaches can benefit from Coach Taylor's drills which can be increased in difficulty to accommodate skill levels.

This is the perfect set of fundamental drills to have in your toolbox for preseason, postseason, or regular season practices.

2012.