Top 4 Lacrosse Defense Drills

I think you will agree with me if I say:

Defense plays a major role in every lacrosse match and is an important factor in every victory.

Victory doesn't come easily my friend... 

...SO if I tell you that there are actually 4 Simple and Fun lacrosse defensive drills for beginners and advanced players that will help you improve your skills in no time.

Lucky you, that's exactly what we're going to share with you in this post:

The Top 4 lacrosse defense drills for youth ambitious players.

Footwork Drills
Straightforward, keep in mind that footwork drills are important in almost every sport and lacrosse is no exception if you want to be the unbreakable defense wall. 
Start by running backward than move to crossover running the sideways in both directions (Carioca Drill) and Try to stick to the length of the field.

Defensive Shadow Drill
Despite the scary name, this drill is actually fun and involves some company. 
Start by forming two lines of players facing each other where one line is offensive and the other is basically defending by shadowing the movement of the offensive side. 
Set a timer to 10-15 seconds and try to take a break of 30 seconds between each practice.

Wave Drill
A sketchy name for a drill but very simple and also challenging.
All you need is a partner or a group if possible. The player should rapidly react to the direction pointed by the coach by taking a step back movement while maintaining a defensive behavior and keeping balance.

The Square Drill
As the name of the drill suggests, you will need with a square shape (You can either use cones or even chalk will do). Run clockwise and counterclockwise ( The direction should be random and pointed by a coach).
Set a timer for each practice and taking breaks are preferable.

Conclusion:

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