Offensive Concepts

The Motion Offense

Players constantly move and interchange positions. The ball moves faster than defenders. Off-ball movement creates open lanes and picks.

Dodges

• Split dodge: Switch hands while changing direction — the most common dodge
• Face dodge: Fake to one side, pull the stick across your face to the other
• Roll dodge: Seal the defender, spin 360°, protect the stick with your body
• Bull dodge: Straight through the defender. Power move.

Feeding the Crease

Passing to an attacker cutting through the crease (area directly in front of goal). Quick-stick goals from crease feeds are high-percentage scoring plays.

Behind the Goal (X)

Lacrosse is unique — teams can operate from behind the goal. This area (called X) is used to set up plays, dodge, and feed cutters.