Clear Lane Recognition
Field Vision
Legend
- player
- cones
- ball
- movement path
How it works
Identify and run the correct clear lane based on defensive cone positions.
What you need
- cones
- lacrosse stick
- lacrosse ball
Your focus
Clearing in lacrosse requires the ball carrier to read the defensive formation and identify the open lane , under pressure, in motion. This drill trains that read in a low-stakes, repeatable way.
Parent sets 3 defensive cones in different blocking positions each rep.
Player studies the formation for 2 seconds.
Player runs the open clear lane, the gap between defensive positions.
Parent confirms if the correct lane was taken.
8 reps. Mix which lane is open. Final 2 reps: run at full speed.
Goal
You've got it when you identify and run the correct open lane on 7 of 8 reps, confirmed by your partner.
Helpful cues
- Scan the cones before you start running, make the decision first
- Commit to the lane, don't change direction halfway through
- Run through the lane, not to the edge of it
Adjust the challenge
Make it easier
Strip it back
Parent sets the same formation for 3 consecutive reps so you can build the read.
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Add the next challenge
Parent shifts one cone just before you start, forces a fast re-read.No account needed
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