Four Point 1v1
Source:
US Lacrosse
This drill is excellent for teaching players 1 v 1 tactics and skills on both attack and defence. The objective is to either beat your player to the hole for a shot, or to defend in proper form and cause a turnover or a low angle shot.
Drill Description:
Set up 4 cones around the 12 meter, one at X (behind the cage) and one at the top or Point. Then have 2 other cones out wide. Have a line of both attack and defence at each cone. The attack player will be going 1 on 1 with the defender.
The coach starts each 1 v 1 by throwing the ball to the attack player at each line, you may also roll the ball to start with a ground ball. The player will gather the ball and go to goal, taking the defender 1 v 1. The coach should give each 1 v 1 4 -5 second to develop into a shot or take away; after that a double whistle should blow and end the 1 v 1.
After each 1 v 1, the coach will throw to another line and start that line. Have the players on attack rotate clockwise and the defence rotate counterclockwise, so that you get a different mix of players going 1 v 1 each time.
Variations
Defenders don't defend with a stick
Move the cones to where you want
Bring in 2v1 and 2v2s for progression
Goalie clears to defence after each save to encourage quick reactions from defence to start the attack
Skills Practiced:
Dodging
Stick protection
Decision making
Shooting
Defensive body position
Steering