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Basically, there are two triangle formations. One between the midfielders (two on top, one on crease) and one between the attack (two at GLE and one at X). These two triangle formations work together in harmony. If one of the two midfielders on the top pass it down to an attackmen, then that midfielder that passed the ball will sprint to crease while yelling the motion word, FISH. When the midfielders hear this motion call, its a fill triangle rotation. The crease mid will sprint out of the crease and go to the top, while the top mid (the one that did not pass the ball) will sprint across the top and fill in where the other mid was at. 

While this is happening, the attack that caught the ball is looking to feed the ball to the mid cutting to crease. If that first look isn't there, then the second look is the mid cutting across the top (the mid that is filling in). If the second look isnt there, then the attack will pass it down to X. The X attack will then pass it to the other attackmen (the attack that did not pass the ball). The attack that has the ball will pass it to the midfielder at the top, as he passes the ball, he will yell the motion word, FISH.

When the attack hear this word, they essentially are doing the same motion as the midfielder triangle. The attack that passes the ball is cutting through the crease. This is the initial first, quick look. If no defender follows and lets the attack run free, then the mid w/ ball can pass and the attack will quick stick shot. If the attack is defended, then the second look is the X attack that is coming around to fill in for a hitch dodge and shot.

If neither look is there, then the offense can start the motion over and have the motion run the same direction or switch the direction of the motion.

Using different Picks to off set the defense and goalie.

This clear is designed with simplicity in mind. This clear is based on clearing the ball opposite the box with Defensive middies as the primary ball carriers & the LSM as a secondary option.

Diagram and Description of the boys lacrosse field. On the field during game play there are 10 players for each team: 1 Goalie, 3 Defenders, 3 Midfielders & 3 Attack.

The Full Field drill - the first time I did it as a pro player, I thought I was better than the drill. The first time I had my hs team run it, I saw all the benefits of the FULL FIELD DRILL

Used against a 3-3 zone, frees up looks to the crease from front side and then backside. Steps down shots also in play.

Done on both sides to get double the participation rate. The first part will show if there is a break off the shot. The second part is the goalie rolls back. The coaches tell the middies to "stay" or "go" to determine if a break occurs. You get two sides going at once.

This is to simulate a ally dodge and move the ball back side. This gets two looks with a crease cut or a backside if the ball is moved one more. Balls will be up top and down low in that corner.

Basic off-ball defensive rotations against a 2-3-1 offensive set.

Shooting drill that simulates the actions of pass-down, pick-down 2-man game. Start with a line with the balls located top-center-right and another line on the right wing. Mirror this setup on the left side. The top line will pass down to the wing, get depth and return to set a screen. Meanwhile, the wing man will ‘drift’ to get into a good dodging location to work from the screen. In the OVER variation, the dodger works over the pick and finishes with a shot.

Keeping it wide.
Simple movement patterns.
Confidence carrying the ball.
Communication.

Sailor Flip is a 1v1 variation. It initiates with stickwork, a push pass down the alley, ball carry through X and then a feed up top to initiate the 1v1.