How to Play Defense in Lacrosse

The basics of playing defense in lacrosse, from stance to stick position. Defense is more systematic than offense because you're always reacting, never creating. I break down closing the gap and driving players away from the middle, keeping your stick centered so you're ready for a roll back, and running the rail to get in front on a crease drive. Small technique fixes here save you from getting beat deep or losing the passing lane. ⏱ CHAPTERS 0:00 Why defense reacts instead of creates 2:20 Closing the gap and driving away from the middle 4:40 Letting them go topside on purpose 6:58 Keeping your stick centered to stop the roll back 9:18 Running the rail to get in front 11:36 Keeping your stick up to deflect passes ▶ Build these defensive footwork drills free in the Play Designer: app.powlax.com/draw ▶ Install this progression in your team playbook with Team HQ: app.powlax.com ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🥍 Free Play Designer — build any drill or play: app.powlax.com/draw 🥍 Team HQ — practice plans, playbooks & player development: app.powlax.com 🔔 Subscribe for new lacrosse drills, strategies & coaching systems 📸 Instagram / Facebook: @POWLAX 📸 X / TikTok: @POWLAX22 📸 Linkedin: @Patrick Chapla POWLAX. We create confident coaches, because confident coaches create great environments for players. #lacrosse #lacrossedefense #lacrossecoaching