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In 2016, Brown lacrosse had the best transition offense I've ever seen. 💨 This was thanks to Coach Tiffany's combination of incredible personnel and innovative scheme, let’s break it down.
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Principles-based offense is the most effective way to run offense! 🚀
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The Trip Move—a dodging hack every player should master! By stepping into your defender’s feet as you turn the corner on him, you can cause your defender to trip over your feet and fall, creating a HUGE advantage.
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The punch move, which is a ‘jab-hesitation move’ is an absolute cheat code for Dodgers. 🤫 (Thread)
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PLL SSDM’s are arguably the best athletes on the field and are taking the position to new levels.
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My favorite way to teach all facets of dodging is through a drill called Area 1v1's! (Thread)
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Canadian and native box lacrosse players have shot 20% better than Americans for over 15 years in division one men's lacrosse. 🤯 (references: Jason Donville, Joe Keegan, Jesse McNulty) Here's 3 reasons why:
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You gotta watch Peter Buonanno play lacrosse! 🔥
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Are you a defender who HATES V Holds?! I know why and it’s because you haven’t learned to key details: (Thread)
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Transition Rules explained by Yale Head Coach Andy Shay from a podcast I did with him a few years back.
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I wanted to share an interesting 2man game look that you might not have thought of.
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Dodging in two-man game is harder for a defender to guard than one-on-one. The defender cannot guard you equally to the net and to the pick, creating the most fundamental advantage in two-man game.
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STOP teaching the wrong Shooting Technique in Lacrosse! ❌ I spoke with @CoachDShack a throwing mechanics expert, on S6 Ep18 of The Phi-Lacrosse-Ophy podcast, about the optimal way to throw with force in Lacrosse.
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AAA Ratings are one of the keys for success in two-man games 🚀. (Thread)
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This is a really interesting look. It's the equivalent of a Spain look vs a Big-Little Coma invert defense. Defenses do this to avoid committing a 3rd player to a 2man game behind. Notre Dame picks the picker's man & the Spain picker's guarding short stick doesn't recognize it.
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3v2 Circle Keep Away is the ultimate way to incorporate Extra Man Offense and Zone offense into your stick work warm up.
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Michael Sowers revealed how he has radically changed his off season training approach, on S6EP20 of the Phi-Lacrosse-Ophy podcast!
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Graeme Hossack is the best player you don’t know much about! The Whitby, ON native grew up playing 90% box lacrosse (as most Canadians do) and his box training has made him into one of the best players in the world. The 3x NLL Defensive Player of the Year and 1x PLL Defenseman
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Practicing defensive footwork with cones, speed ladders or on air won't make you a better 1v1 defender; defense is more than just footwork. 🚫.
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One of the reasons why I love the PLL is there are so many interesting plays to watch, and Zach Currier is a standout! Watch the way he handles two-man games and the variety of techniques he uses.
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Why Wall ball might actually be making you a worse lacrosse player. 😬 (Thread)
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Colgate is my favorite NCAA offense to watch! (Thread)
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Off-ball 2man game is the future of high level lacrosse and is truly and untapped opportunity! Most offenses are geared towards spacing for a dodge and spacing for when the defense slides and only use off ball picking in set plays or in hang up situations. In a Principles Based
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Dominos theory is one of the most important concepts in the sport. (THREAD)
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Reading the defense and recognizing coverages is a non debatable principle of play. In 2man game, no matter how the defense plays it, there are solutions that will punish the coverage and create advantages for the offense: positional advantages, 2 on 1 advantages, or match up
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Vision is arguably the most important principles in the game!
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Every player should be looking to feed behind the back! It's a critical and misunderstood skill. Many think it's too hard or unnecessary, but it's the opposite—it's easier and absolutely necessary.
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Hand fighting is a concept you will see at the highest levels of play in all sports. In lacrosse there is a large amount of holding that goes on defensively V Holds, Reverse V Holds and Crowbars, and the offensive players especially at the PLL level have learned how to counter.
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The simplest and most effective way to beat a pole is to sprint right at them! Most defenders put their stick out to try and force the dodger to make their move early so they can have cushion to turn and run with him. Don’t let your defender off the hook! Run right at their
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Awesome “Sucker Double” from @SpallinaJoey   It’s a known fact that a great time to send a double is when a dodger turns his back while executing roll dodges near the crease or inside the hashes.
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Blaze Riorden is the best lacrosse player in the world—here's why!
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There are tons of different 3man actions that are highly effective. 3man actions provide many variations of looks depending on the role of the third player.
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The constraint-led approach is revolutionizing coaching! This method focuses on creating specific contexts in offense and defense to enhance decision-making.
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Deception is the key in 2-man game. ✨ When you’re playing the two-man game, it’s not about speed or dodging hard shoulder to shoulder off the pick, it’s about recognizing and capitalizing on the coverage that is being presented by the defense which always involves deception.
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Jeff Teat is a master of deception, making it look so easy when he scores a goal. Watch this clip closely, and you'll see the brilliance behind his seemingly effortless play.
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Jeff Teat, has always been one of my favorite players to watch!
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On S6EP14 of the Phi-Lacrosse-Ophy podcast, I spoke with @UVAMensLax Head Coach @lars_tiffany about high level two-man game on defense. 🎙️
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Let's check out this clip from Water Dogs vs. Whipsnakes where Matt Brandau somehow gets wide open. At first glance, it looked like Brando was just sealing his defender and pushing off to get open.
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Marcus Holman is a genius lacrosse player. Yes, his hands and skills are incredible with his ultra quick release and insane accuracy.
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Is running your favorite sets and motions actually an advantage for your opponent? 🤔 It's true that plays can provide great looks, but they also come with a level of predictability that can be a goldmine for defensive coordinators.
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Creating variability in your training is a key to getting better and one great way to do it is by using different a different type of pocket. Boys training with girls sticks is an amazing constraint that will teach new and different solutions than what you’re used to with your
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You gotta watch Madeleine Egan, the Dartmouth Bound lefty from BB&N school, class of 2025, who's the most deceptive player in high school lacrosse!
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Too many coaches have taught a “One size fits all” approach to 2man game suc as “Dodge hard shoulder to shoulder off a pick” when in reality in order to punish a defensive coverage the picker and dodger must be attuned to the coverage. If players are not aware of the coverage
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The spin seal is one of the most interesting actions in lacrosse 🌪️
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A lot of coaches need to hear this - Chaotic practices can be a good thing! 🗣️ In S6 Ep.19 of the Phi-Lacrosse-Ophy podcast, Ecological psychologist @GrayFThomas   discusses the crucial aspect of embracing the inherent messiness of games.
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Changing the kind of stick you train with is the easiest way to make massive improvements in your game! (THREAD)
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Growth Mindset: Coaches should always seek to learn and improve; we owe it to our players offer the best and most informed guidance to develop our athletes and we need to embody the same attitude we ask of them: always be learning always be getting better!
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Have you ever heard the Canadian saying, “your stick has eyes?” 👀 This simply means that the imaginary eyes on your stick can see angles to score that the eyes in your head cannot. (Thread 🧵)
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In Phi-Lacrosse-Ophy podcast S6 Ep20, Jamie caught up with Michael Sowers of the @PLLWaterdogs for an AWESOME lacrosse conversation spanning Michaels favorite college offenses to watch, how he’s completely changed his approach to training with JM3 & of course the Waterdogs.
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@NDlacrosse had an epic run through the NCAA tournament, dominating on both sides of the ball! Their offense is a masterclass in movement and unselfish play, with heads up and deceptive shooting, while their defense is classic Notre Dame team defense!
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Coaching is an all-consuming profession that often extends far beyond the field. On Season 6, Episode 13 of the Phi-Lacrosse-Ophy podcast, @jamiemunro3  spoke with @LafayetteMLAX head coach @PatMyers1221  about balancing work & life.
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All coaches have favorite drills, and for good reason! Drills that are challenging and create behaviors we want our players to learn! If your favorite drill is on air, you should really start learning about Ecological Dynamics, and you’ll realize your wasting precious time! If
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What do you do when your best player gets a short stick? I have some great ideas for you to think about! First, float out the back with the original picker, now guarded by the pole originally on your best player. Don’t hang around and mirror with this guy, make the defense
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As coaches we spend so much time teaching moves that it steers us away from an emphasis on deception. There is nothing more powerful than non verbally communicating with your opponent to get him to do what you want!
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Notre Dame's Ben Ramsey is my favorite defensive shorty to watch in college lacrosse! Here's why ⬇️
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Deception in individual defense is an under taught and under utilized concepts in the game. In team defense deception is taught: faking slides, disguising coverages, the element of surprise, etc, but there is great opportunity to use deception in your individual defense as well.
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Head Fakes and Look Offs are arguably the most powerful element of great dodging. Everyone knows to look off feeds and to use your head to fake a goalie, but so many players stare down the direction of their dodge, probably because so much of the way players practice is
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“Dodge and Kick” is a concept taken directly from basketball, where the dodger penetrates the middle (or “Paint” in basketball terms), forcing the defense to collapse and then kicks it out to the perimeter where teammates can pass, shoot, or dodge again to create a high value
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Mastering the “Hang up” is critical for any high level player ! 🔥
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When running a two-man game on a three-man side, the third guy's role is crucial: give some space and be ready to feed.
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How Michael Sowers Approaches 2-Man Game 👥 In S6 Ep.20 of the Phi-Lacrosse-Ophy podcast, Philadelphia Waterdog, Michael Sowers shared how he developed his 2-man game skills without the ball.
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On S6 EP11 of the Phi-Lacrosse-Ophy podcast, @TomSchreiber26 shared insights on what makes great team lacrosse and highlighted teammate Connor Fields' exceptional play
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I think Ben DiBattista was the best player in the ISL this year! 🥇
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The Constraints Led Approach is not only a cheat code for developing players, it’s the best way for coaches to develop too! The essence of great players and great coaches is they make adjustments based on how they’re being played. For the player and the coach this requires
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Deceptive shooting is a guaranteed way to become a more efficient shooter! Most players stare down their corner which tips the goalies off.
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"It was an incredibly interesting conversation about how the pristine, unadulterated class of 2021 has become the most under-evaluated class in the history of college lacrosse recruiting." Check out and listen to @tyxanders and I talk about Recruiting.
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The Question Mark move is the most overrated move in the game. Do you think a defensive coordinator would rather give up a Question Mark move or a move where a dodger gets his stick to the middle coming top side or underneath? The truth is shots with sticks to the outside are
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Deception is an absolute cheat code for goal scorers! 🎯 Adding deception to your shooting is key because it gives you more margin for error. Every goalie watches your body language, release point, and swing angle.
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Is there a more important part of the game than finishing? Check out this video shot a while back of @JohnGrantJr24 doing a finishing demo. This video is an insane display of Jr being Jr and using 5 fakes in a matter of seconds
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Ball movement is on the Mount Rushmore of offensive principles! To be a great player you must be great at moving the ball and that doesn’t just mean looking to feed.
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Wall passes are a great way to create dominoes and opening up high-value shots for your team! 🥍 Wall passes are mostly used for man-up situations and zone offense, but you can actually use it in all even situations too!
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This is a really interesting way to get open in women's lacrosse, and I call it a sneaky curl cut. 🥍 Watch Cornell's Josie Vogel getting wide open. How does she do it?
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Alex Sarama of Transforming Basketball is the most influential coach in my career, opening up the understanding of Ecological Dynamics and the Constraints Led Approach.
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On S6EP20 of the Phi-Lacrosse-Ophy podcast, @michaelsowers22 discussed why he decided to work with Jamie and how it transformed his training regimen!
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Principles based offense in women's lacrosse is the key to developing players and running a highly efficient offense!
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Watch this clip of how Jeff Teat beats his man 1v1 with a series of moves. This is a perfect example of manipulating and controlling both his defender and the slide!
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Girls playing boys lacrosse is arguably the most impactful way to improve. The simplest way for me to explain why: Women’s lacrosse is very physical, but girls lacrosse is not. One could argue women’s lacrosse is more like men’s lacrosse than girls lacrosse is like women’s
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Chad Palumbo was one of my favorite players to watch in Division 1 lacrosse! Here's why ⬇️
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You should definitely be using a shot clock in all of your practice drills, games, and activities!⏱️ A shot clock is an incredibly powerful constraint and it's actually really easy to execute. Just have your goalie count down. Here are a few reasons why shot clocks are so great:
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Congratulations @NDlacrosse on the repeat!!
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Notre Dame's Ben Ramsey is my favorite defensive shorty to watch in college lacrosse! Here's why ⬇️
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You gotta hear this from Phi-Lacrosse-Ophy S6 Ep7 with Jack Rowlett! 🎙️
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The Constraints Led Approach (CLA) is the moneyball of modern sports. 🚀 I truly began to leverage the power of the CLA, Ecological Dynamics, and Nonlinear Pedagogy concepts a few months ago and it's revolutionizing the way that I coach.
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Deception is key! 🔑 @HarvardMLax Head Coach Gerry Byrne joined us on the Phi-Lacrosse-ophy podcast, here's part of our discussion on the importance of Deception and how guys like Ryder Garnsey use it so well!
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1. Never let the ball beat you to the cage 2. If you’re not covered get covered 3. if you are covered, move it. Let us know what you think about this simple way to think about capitalizing on advantages!
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@PLLWaterdogs Michael reflected on his time with @AndyCopelan_PLL , praising him as the ideal mentor. Michael highlighted the significant impact a coach can have on a team's culture & performance. Coach Copelan led the Waterdogs to a PLL Championship & is one of the great guys in the sport!.
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@CoachSilvera Great point! Using picks early to set up refusals later can make the refusals more effective as defenses start to "cheat." Balancing both tactics keeps the defense guessing and maximizes your two-man game strategy.
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@MattRewk9 the Delaware Offensive Co-ordinator sat down with us on the Phi-Lacrosse-ophy podcast last month. Matt opened up about how his offensive philosophy has evolved throughout his coaching career. Here's part of our conversation!
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@CoachWheel Playing pick up games is how you learn the fluency. Once you have mastered the fluency of the game you are ready to learn and most importantly incorporate the highest levels of skill and concepts!
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@JohnGrantJr24 Let's break it down: Collarbone position, near side high fake Farside low fake with body lean BTB fake to the nearside high A sweeping low high lift fake (two fakes) Farside low finish
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First taught to me by PLL Chaos coach Andy Towers in the late '90s, I’ve been teaching this move to my players ever since and it’s $! Imagine being able to regularly make your guy fall down! You’re welcome! Enjoy!
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This quote is why free play works better than structure. The key to being a great player isn't about how good your skill is, but rather your ability to process what's happening, make a decision, and then execute a skill.
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Starting with the attack, 2016 Tewaaraton award winner Dylan Molloy was flanked by righty and future pro Kyler Bellistri and lefty finisher Henry Blynn, this group was the focal point of the transition offense. They were highly skilled & unselfish.
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Jump shots are a great way to incorporate deception into your game. 🔮 Here's 3 tips to think about.
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Deception is the biggest difference between good and great players❗️
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In our recent conversation with Jess Hansen on S6 Ep15 of the Phi-lacrosse-ophy podcast, we explored the intense pressure many athletes place on themselves. Jess emphasized that unlike gymnastics, which scores athletes on precision, lacrosse is not about achieving perfection.
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Your ability to spot and react to affordances, is what determines whether you’re a High-IQ player. 🧠
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Keep Away:The Great Skill & IQ Accelerator I continue to be blown away with the power of keep away Why is it such an accelerator? It maximizes skill reps of dodging, passing, feeding, finishing (yes finishing!), stick protection, and so much more
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If you want to be like Blaze, focus on being a GREAT lacrosse player, focus on principles of play in live / contextual training situations, and don’t be afraid to do it your way, not the way you’re “Supposed to do it.”
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Shay is one of the smartest coaches I’ve ever been around and his Transition Rules a simple breakdown to convert in advantage situations, similar to Dominoes Theory with 0 seconds decisions.
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This past off season Sowers played a ton of small net tennis ball games aka “Pick up” & seriously upgraded his off ball 2man game IQ. If you watched PLL Sixes closely, Michael was creating off ball advantages everywhere. I know we’ll see that this summer with the Waterdogs too!
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