Red Raider (Box 4v4)
Source:
US Lacrosse
This is a great drill to teach the basics of unit defence; communication on and off ball, sliding, crashing, hedging in and out of the fan to cover space and sending double team to prevent the drive.
Drill Description:
• 4 attackers at each cone outside the box
• 4 defenders at each cone inside the box
• Attackers pass the ball around the outside of the cones. They must stay within 5 yards of the cones
• Defenders communicate as ball moves
• Attack may drive to cone after 4 passes. Score when get to cone by driving only.
• Defenders crash and shift to prevent attack from getting to cone
• No skip passing, no cutting, no defending the pass
• Focuses on the crash, defensive communication and reset
• Core Principles:
o Shift as ball moves
o See ball, see player
o Move and communicate while ball is in the air
o Crash on drive
o Once over, reset to closest attacker
The game can be played with or without sticks. Try using a mini football to focus
on movement and positioning without the worry of dropping passes.
Variations
1. Allow skip passing and cutting
2. Remove a defender
3. 4v3 Adjacents must be covered.
4. Adjust box size
5. Add sticks and balls
6. Around goal cage
7. Goalies–in middle on cone communicating to teammates
Skills Practiced:
Defensive Communication
Sliding to the ball
Crashing
Dropping in to cover space