Ride and Break
Ride & Clear
Legend
- four riders
- three clearing players
- turnover ball
- transition routes
How it works
Force a clearing turnover on the ride, then immediately transition to a fast break attack.
What you need
- lacrosse stick
- lacrosse ball
- cones
- goal
Your focus
A ride is only complete when the turnover is converted into a scoring opportunity. Training the ride-to-fast-break transition develops the mental switch from defensive pressure to offensive opportunity that elite teams execute automatically.
4v3 ride (riders have more players) against a clearing unit.
When a rider forces a turnover, all riders immediately sprint to offense.
Rider with possession delivers an outlet pass and the team attacks 3v2.
If clear is completed, clearing unit gets a fast break the other way. Run 8 possessions.
Goal
Success is forcing a turnover on the ride and converting it into a fast break shot, the ride and the transition are one play, not two.
Helpful cues
- Force the turnover with intent, you're hunting the ball, not just pressuring
- Transition sprint is immediate: see the turnover, go to offense
- Outlet fast, the clear unit's defense isn't set yet
Adjust the challenge
Make it easier
Strip it back
Clearing unit cannot forward pass; they must clear laterally only.
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Add the next challenge
Riders are at a numbers disadvantage (3 riders vs. 4 clearing); must ride smarter.No account needed
Build a practice plan
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