Crease Defense Positioning
Positioning
Legend
- player
- defender
- ball
- movement path
How it works
Maintain correct crease defensive position, between the crease attacker and the ball, through multiple ball rotations.
What you need
- lacrosse stick
- lacrosse ball
- cones
- goal
Your focus
The crease defender has one of the most positionally demanding jobs in lacrosse. They must constantly balance guarding the crease attacker and being available for a slide. Training this positioning in isolation before live play prevents the most common defensive breakdowns.
Crease attacker stands in the crease. Crease defender positions between them and the ball.
Ball carrier passes around a triangle outside. Crease defender must adjust position on every pass.
After 5 ball rotations, ball carrier attacks the crease; crease defender must be in position to defend.
Run 4 full rotation cycles.
Goal
Success is maintaining correct crease position through the full rotation, between your assignment and the ball every single time, not just when it's easy.
Helpful cues
- Draw a line between the ball and the crease attacker, you live on that line
- Move before the pass, not after it, anticipate
- Your lead foot points toward the ball; your body blocks the crease attacker from receiving
Adjust the challenge
Make it easier
Strip it back
Ball moves only between two positions; crease defender adjusts to one change at a time.
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Add the next challenge
Add a second crease attacker; crease defender must guard both and communicate with teammates.No account needed
Build a practice plan
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