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Defense (2)

First Class Lacrosse

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Defensive Misconceptions

Last week I posed a question on Twitter, "What are some common misconceptions players & coaches have about defense in lacrosse?"

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Defensive Hedging

We can use our body language as a defender to manipulate offenses. One of the best ways we can do this is through having an excellent defensive...

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Delaware's Defense: Disciplined & Disruptive

Delaware has been one of the most improved and fun to watch programs these past few years, and their defense has been a big reason why.

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Off-Ball Defensive Keys

83% (5 out of 6) defenders on the field are playing off the ball in a 6 on 6 setting. Off-ball defense is critical to being a great defender.

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Universal Defensive Skills: Building Your Foundation

Building a great defense starts with building great defenders. I am a big proponent of building an extremely solid foundation of universal defensive...

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Mastering Approaches

We are very excited to launch our new courses feature on FCL online. We truly believe this method of conveying lacrosse-related concepts will...

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Showing Up Ready to Go: The Defender’s Checklist for School Tryouts

Back in June, we released a blog on how defender’s can stand out at summer events such as tournaments, prospect days, and showcases.

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