6v3 Clearing Drill
Clearing
Legend
- clearing six
- riding three
- ball
- clear routes
How it works
Clear the ball from the defensive end to the attack zone with a six-player unit against three active riders.
What you need
- lacrosse stick
- lacrosse ball
- cones
- goal
Your focus
The 6v3 advantage teaches clearing players to be patient and find the open teammate rather than forcing passes under pressure. Learning to exploit numbers advantages is core to good clearing.
Six defensive/midfield players set up in clearing positions across the defensive half.
Three riders press and try to force turnovers.
Clearing unit must advance the ball across midfield without a turnover.
If riders force a turnover, they get a 2v1 going the other way. Run 8 clearing attempts.
Goal
Success is advancing the ball through the defensive zone and reaching midfield cleanly against the three riders at least 3 out of 5 reps.
Helpful cues
- Six vs. three means someone is always open, find them
- Ball movement beats rider pressure every time
- If pressured, reset behind the goal, never force it across midfield
Adjust the challenge
Make it easier
Strip it back
Reduce riders to two (6v2).
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Add the next challenge
Increase to 6v4 with a shot clock of 20 seconds.No account needed
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