Template:How to Double the Ball

From Lacrosse Plan Drills

How to Double the Ball

  • Camel
  • Why to double
    • force a turnover
    • stop the ball carrier
    • dictate where the offensive guy goes
    • A double is not a slide, its a planned effort in a prime situation
  • When to double
    • With two guys in the back, far from the goal
    • When the offensive guy turns his back its time to double
    • Make sure the ball carrier can't see you, double at the back of the helmet
  • How to double
    • Good approach, stop body, opposite shoulder as the other defender
  • Other Defenders
    • Look to slide to pickup the offensive guy whose man doubled

Drill: Double Team practice drill

  • One offensive player
  • Two defensive players
  • Drives down the alley, turns his back, force the double
  • Can do this as a 3v3 to work on second slide