Becoming a better lacrosse player has everything to do with learning to play with and without the ball. Coach Danowski presents an excellent skill program for the spring, in anticipation of the upcoming season. The skills in this DVD are applicable to any offense in Lacrosse. He begins by demonstrating basic moves for the specific areas of the field for dodging (top, wings or behind). Each of these areas is broken down into right or left, or high or low. From the top, the split dodge and the merry-go-round move are taught. The wing is divided into high wing and low wing. On the wing, the goal is to attack the top foot of the defender when attacking. Options are the speed dodge and combo cut. Dodges from behind are keyed on the person with the ball making things happen. Speed, strength and change of direction are keys to scoring from behind. The step away, double and roll moves are universal techniques that are used behind the net and can improve any offense. Dragging the double is another move from behind the net. The objective of the step back/throw back and roll back/throw back are moves to increase movement away from the cage.

43 minutes. 2007.

Moving from a play-oriented approach to a set-oriented game has been a good move for Coach Zimmerman and his program. Zimmerman lays out the pros and cons of both styles of play here. For example, an experienced team may lend better to a freelance style than a play system. In certain game situations plays can be beneficial in the right spot. FEMO is the fake extra man offense used to practice against the man down unit. Zimmerman diagrams the 3-on-3 formation, in which high percentage shots are the goal. The 2-3-1 and 1-4-1 sets are diagrammed also. The garbage drill helps shooters to get low and through the ball and utilize the wrist shot. The back up, back in drill develops the ability to stop hot ground balls behind the net. Four lines of offensive and defensive players make up the implosion drill. Other drills are three man short, man up face off, and man up ride. From the 2-3-1 set the change of formation play is shown using practice video.

38 minutes. 2007.

The Deuces offense spaces the field well to create good dodging lanes from all four corners. Three sets of two players work together in pairs. Typically two players will be behind, two on top and two in the crease. A strength of the offense is using the pick, where one player in the pair frees his teammate. This creates confusion and indecision in the defense. By reading the defenders movement, the offensive player can spring free of the defender. Another teaching technique is the front swing. Zimmerman feels the game is all about deception, and the Deuce is full of deception. The player with the ball is taught to sprint into, through, and out of the pick. Once out of the pick, the man with the ball heads straight to the goal with his stick in feeding position. The second pair is known as the inside men and key techniques are demonstrated to enhance their productivity in the Deuce. Inside men maintain balance by staying opposite of the dodger. The third pair is known as the men up top. When out front, players are always ready to score. By being inside the restraining line, these two players present a dangerous threat to the defense. The straight-line principle is a concept that can really help young players. The Deuces offense will get your team high percentage shots while attacking from the inside and outside!

42 minutes. 2007.

In order to win with limited numbers, Coach Kaley presents his "Four Ingredients for Success." Each ingredient is detailed in a concise manner for implementation into your lacrosse program. Running a controlled offense is the first topic. The offense is an attack-oriented effort that puts pressure on the defense, and gives the midfielders a chance to catch their breath. The offense is a 2-2-2 set and gives your team the ability to control the game. It is a crease-oriented offense that stresses timing of cuts and feeds and utilizes quick, tight, inside shots. It emphasizes movement off the ball that allows smaller quicker players an opportunity to excel. Secondly, swarming is used to control ground balls. Swarming is a system in which ALL SIX offensive players MUST pursue lanes to cover and control most ground ball situations. The third ingredient is a series of riding packages to help regain the ball and maintain possession of it in the offensive zone. And finally, the fourth ingredient is a Pressure Zone Defense. This zone allows you to put a lot of pressure on the offense and yet gives support to all of your defensive personnel. It takes the isolation plays away and forces teams to change their offensive schemes. This video will also demonstrate the necessary drills that are used to teach the skills to execute these offensive and defensive plans.

88 minutes. 2006.

Coach Timchal's offensive approach, known as the "House Offense," has helped produce eight national championships. For the first-time ever, Timchal presents the techniques, strategies and drills for this potent attack. The "House Offense" is a 7-man balanced attack. Through marker-board diagrams and on-field demonstration, Timchal teaches the stick work, spacing and player responsibilities needed to implement this attack. The drills featured include the diagonal shooting shuttle drill, the 4-on-4 drill, 1-on-1 drill, 3-on-2 drill and more competitive practice drills. These drills work on improving offensive and defensive skills, communication, teamwork, stick work, and spacing. National success for Coach Timchal has become a habit. Her ability to coach the skills and technique within an organized system is her key. This DVD can open the door to fundamental skill work, spacing, and balance.

35 minutes. 2006.