Player Development
The Daily Wall Ball Challenge
Wall ball is the single most important drill in lacrosse to build stick skills, soft hands, and muscle memory. Commit to doing wall ball every day! Focus extra attention on your weak hand—your hard work will pay off, guaranteed.
The Routine
- Overhand:Complete 25 reps with each hand (passing overhand only).
- Quick Stick:Complete 25 reps with each hand (quicksticking only).
- Single Arm:Complete 25 reps with only the top hand on your stick (Left + Right).
- Moving Along the Wall:Complete 25 reps while shuffling laterally along a wall (Left + Right).
- Behind the Back:Complete 15 reps throwing behind your back (Left + Right).
- Low Handed Exchange:Complete 50 reps while continuously switching hands.
Faceoffs
Social Media
- The Faceoff Academy
- Website - https://www.thefaceoffacademy.com
- Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@FaceoffAcademy
- Faceoff Factory
- Website - https://faceofffactory.com
- Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@FaceoffFactory
- Players To Follow:
- Trevor Baptiste
- Joe Nardella
- TD Ireland
- Greg Gurenlian
Faceoff Technique Videos:
- Trevor Baptiste Faceoff Lesson - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFIVGN6Xb_w
- Faceoff Techniques with Joe Nardella - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8u4Jcg6od0Q
- Counter Moves - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk5jbhSfAGM
- Wing Basics & Terminology - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHcwb6w-m64
- Wrist Roll & Control - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVxJtGHm3Z8
- Faceoff Movements / Clamp Types - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/tsw8z3pmseU
- Faceoff Rules - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbbzQ9XH5vY
Practice Videos/Drills:
- Faceoff Whistle Cadences - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLG_wTjuou_hVETS-rdoKkVym87I0gG3Ig
- Faceoff Training Session with TD Ierlan - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIEYN6mGm1A
- Drills and Reps - Faceoff Factory Training Session - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWBGajeQXik&list=PLUrcam82RFoSjY3AbH0pnAtgO3ciQTcoQ&index=4
- Rotation Drill - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93KHbxMajs8
- US Lacrosse Faceoff Drills - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmE4tEvPeOk
Faceoff Warm Up:
- Warm Up Drills - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4-rrJrlGGc
- Pregame Warm Up Drills - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZwnl4OR8AE
Film:
- Faceoff Factory - Film Review Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUrcam82RFoTCS6psg6fmL6QIbgVTIqDN