Eyes Through the Dodge
Field Vision
Legend
- player
- partner / opponent
- ball
- movement path
How it works
Maintain field vision and identify the correct post-dodge option while executing a live dodge against a defender.
What you need
- lacrosse stick
- lacrosse ball
- cones
- goal
Your focus
Most players lose field vision during the dodge , they look at the defender or the ball. Training eyes-up through the dodge allows players to see the developing play and attack the correct option immediately after beating their assignment.
Ball carrier executes a live dodge against a defender.
During the dodge, two other players move to open or cutting positions.
Player must call out the correct post-dodge option (name or 'crease,' 'skip') while completing the dodge.
Coach confirms whether the called option was correct before the player executes the pass or shot.
Goal
You're there when you identify the correct post-dodge option without stopping your feet to look, field vision through movement, not instead of it.
Helpful cues
- Your eyes lead your decision, don't let the dodge consume all your attention
- Pre-read the field before you initiate the dodge
- See the open player before you beat your assignment, then it's already a great decision
Adjust the challenge
Make it easier
Strip it back
Post-dodge options are pre-set (no movement); player identifies static positions.
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Add the next challenge
Post-dodge options move and set new screens; player must read a live 3v3 scenario.No account needed
Build a practice plan
Add drills, keep the plan in this browser, then share a link with your staff or parents.This library helps you find the right drill. Inside UpLVL the right drill finds the player.
This library helps you find the right drill. Inside UpLVL the right drill finds the player.After every practice, UpLVL automatically surfaces the drills each player needs to work on most. See it for yourself.