with Cindy Timchal, U.S. Naval Academy Head Coach; 8X National Championship Coach at Maryland (seven consecutive)
Join Cindy Timchal--the most accomplished women's lacrosse coach in the sport--as she dissects the motion and triangle offenses. Through white board diagrams and practice footage, Coach Timchal describes the benefits of each as she shows you how to install each pattern into your system. The motion features the crease dodger, back door cut, clear space cutting, net drive, inside feed, inside shots and back side options. The triangle's primary strength is attacking both sides of the cage. Players assume positions behind the goal, post and along the perimeter. By attacking the left side, right side and behind the net, this offense puts great pressure on the defense to stop shots on the net. Timchal shares the Magic and Shark set out of the offense that can score vital goals at the end of the half. In addition, Timchal presents drills to help reinforce her instruction.
with Cindy Timchal, U.S. Naval Academy Head Lacrosse Coach; 8X National Lacrosse Championship Coach at Maryland (seven consecutive), 2x National Lacrosse Coach of the Year, all-time winningest coach in Division I Lacrosse history
In this unique presentation, Cindy Timchal coaches and narrates her way through two complete lacrosse practices, including candid locker room talks.
Stand next to Timchal during a Navy practice and see how she keeps her team focused as they prepare for their upcoming game. Building up drills from 1 v 1, 2 v 2, up to 7 v 7. Timchal notes special preparations in each area on her lacrosse offense and defense.
See pregame, halftime and post game locker room talks, including footage from an entire Naval Academy game. Go back to the practice field and watch Timchal prepare for the next opponent. Get an inside look at how Timchal reviews the scouting report with players, corrects mistakes from the previous game, and focuses on specific things they will have to do to stop their next opponent.
Cindy Timchal is the most-accomplished women's lacrosse coach in the sport's history. Now you have unprecedented, real-time access to her practices in these lacrosse coaching videos dvds.
with Jack Kaley, former New York Institute of Technology Head Lacrosse Coach; 2008 NCAA Division II Men's Lacrosse National Champions; 4X NCAA Div. II Coach of the Year, 4X NCAA National Champions, All-time Winningest Coach in Division I and Division II (84.3%); 500+ wins; Team USA Assistant Coach, German National Team Head Coach
Create more scoring opportunities with your transition game this season! Coach Kaley shares four unique transition drills to help you create numbers advantages on offense. In his 17 years of coaching Kaley has become known for pressuring teams on both defense and offense. In 2008, Kaley's squad led all of NCAA DII in points per game and assists per game on their way to winning the National Championship. Each of his four teams that have won National Championships has done so in large part because of transition opportunities. Kaley focuses on four key drills to effectively teach the transition game. Kaley's drills are unique in the way he sets them up and the way he rotates players into the drills. The drills also work the transition game from offense to defense and vice versa. For each drill, he provides detailed marker board instruction and practice footage. If you are looking for ways to move the ball down the field as quickly as possible this DVD is a must watch.
with Dave Cottle, University of Maryland Men's Lacrosse Coach, #3 in wins (active coaches), 2005 NCAA Semifinals
A true innovator in college lacrosse, Coach Cottle tackles the difficult task of presenting zone defense with clarity and ease. This carefully crafted DVD is delivered with marker board diagrams and outstanding on-field demonstrations. Coach Cottle highlights several zone offenses to prepare your team for any defense. Tips for success focus on teaching freelance 1-4-1 zone offense before adding other components. Starting with the fundamentals, Cottle points out four individual and team skills needed for solid zone play and then discusses the 2-2-2, 1-4-1, 2-3-1 and circle formations. The advantages of this system include: Improved passing skills, a focus on taking good shots, enhanced play in the crease, and additional structure to your zone attack. Because opponents can execute a variety of zone defenses, Coach Cottle believes in having several different attacks. Discussion centers on many different formations and how spacing can change formations for maximum effectiveness. These changes are illustrated when shifting from the 1-4-1 to the 1-3-2, and from the 2-3-1 to the 3-3. From these formations players can carry from any of the areas. Another strategy discussed is the "3-3 combo", which adds a pick to the carry, roll off and pop off. The information, teaching points, and drills are useful for lacrosse coaches at any level.
with Dom Starsia, University of Virginia Head Coach; 3X National Champions (2006, 2003, 1999), 7X ACC Coach of the Year (winningest coach in conference history); National Lacrosse Hall of Fame (2008);and Marc VanArsdale
Under Coach Starsia, the Cavaliers have led the nation in scoring five times. Starsia covers his four key cornerstones of this high powered offensive machine. He starts with the responsibilities for each position on the field. Starsia explains how to incorporate the offensive sets within the offense, showing you how the dodge from the top and behind blend into this scheme. Special attention is given to crease play and the midfielder on crease. Starsia teaches skills to each player that guarantee solid ball carrier execution. Starsia also covers skills related to players one and two passes away from the ball in various game situations. Game footage allows you to view numerous aspects of offensive play. Through the drills, core rules and game footage you will understand the secrets and teaching methods behind Dom Starsia's high scoring offense.
with Don Zimmerman, UMBC Head Coach; 3X NCAA Championship Coach
The Deuces offense spaces the field well to create good dodging lanes from all four corners. Three sets of two players work together in pairs. Typically two players will be behind, two on top and two in the crease. A strength of the offense is using the pick, where one player in the pair frees his teammate. This creates confusion and indecision in the defense. By reading the defenders movement, the offensive player can spring free of the defender. Another teaching technique is the front swing. Coach Don Zimmerman feels the game is all about deception, and the Deuce is full of deception. The player with the ball is taught to sprint into, through, and out of the pick. Once out of the pick, the man with the ball heads straight to the goal with his stick in feeding position. The second pair is known as the inside men and key techniques are demonstrated to enhance their productivity in the Deuce. Inside men maintain balance by staying opposite of the dodger. The third pair is known as the men up top. When out front, players are always ready to score. By being inside the restraining line, these two players present a dangerous threat to the defense. The straight-line principle is a concept that can really help young players. The Deuces offense will get your team high percentage shots while attacking from the inside and outside.
with Cindy Timchal, US Naval Academy Head Women's Lacrosse Coach; former University of Maryland Women's Lacrosse Coach, 2X National Coach of the Year, 8X NCAA Champions
Coach Timchal's offensive approach, known as the "House Offense," has helped produce eight national championships. For the first-time ever, Timchal presents the techniques, strategies and drills for this potent attack. The "House Offense" is a 7-man balanced attack. Through marker-board diagrams and on-field demonstration, Timchal teaches the stick work, spacing and player responsibilities needed to implement this attack. The drills featured include the diagonal shooting shuttle drill, the 4-on-4 drill, 1-on-1 drill, 3-on-2 drill and more competitive practice drills. These drills work on improving offensive and defensive skills, communication, teamwork, stick work, and spacing. National success for Coach Timchal has become a habit. Her ability to coach the skills and technique within an organized system is her key. This DVD can open the door to fundamental skill work, spacing, and balance.
with Dom Starsia, University of Virginia Head Coach; 3X National Champions (2006, 2003, 1999), 7X ACC Coach of the Year (winningest coach in conference history); National Lacrosse Hall of Fame (2008)
The extra man offense is imperative to assisting your players in taking advantage of scoring opportunities. Coaches Starsia and Van Arsdale present an innovative marker-board demonstration to help you understand the different variable, approaches and formation to utilizing an effective extra man offense. Coach Starsia prepares you to handle several situations, such as a soft zone, 4 & 5 man rotations, the end of a penalty and losing a player. The different formations Starsia includes are Boston 1-3-2, Providence 1-4-1 and New York 2-3-1. Van Arsdale goes over the importance of implementing set plays, freelance plays and penalty plays. These include a 1-3-2 offense and a 3-3 formation. These drills will help you understand the importance of having a high quality feeder and decision-maker. Furthermore, see how to apply your left handed and right handed players in position to put their abilities to the best use. This offense will also make use out of your crease man. In addition, implement an effective 5-man zone with different options: overload one side or create some step-down opportunities. Be ready to handle various dilemmas if your best player is shut off, and maintain playing in a 1-3-2 situation. All in all, this DVD is a "must-have" to anyone's library that wants to enhance their extra man offense.
with Don Zimmerman, UMBC Head Coach; 3X NCAA Championship Coach
Moving from a play-oriented approach to a set-oriented game has been a good move for Coach Zimmerman and his program. Zimmerman lays out the pros and cons of both styles of play here. For example, an experienced team may lend better to a freelance style than a play system. In certain game situations plays can be beneficial in the right spot. FEMO is the fake extra man offense used to practice against the man down unit. Zimmerman diagrams the 3-on-3 formation, in which high percentage shots are the goal. The 2-3-1 and 1-4-1 sets are diagrammed also. The garbage drill helps shooters to get low and through the ball and utilize the wrist shot. The back up, back in drill develops the ability to stop hot ground balls behind the net. Four lines of offensive and defensive players make up the implosion drill. Other drills are three man short, man up face off, and man up ride. From the 2-3-1 set the change of formation play is shown using practice video.
with Dave Cottle, University of Maryland Head Lacrosse Coach, ranks 3rd for most wins among active NCAA Lacrosse Coaches, 15 consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances
Considered to be one of the most innovative coaches in lacrosse today, Cottle gives an excellent demonstration of how you can build your 1-4-1 motion offense. Cottle teaches the complete 1-4-1 offense illustrating his entire system with markerboard diagrams and on-field demonstrations. Cottle demonstrates his screening and cutting series, proper field balance, and pivoting, which are all designed to get your players open for shots. Next, Cottle diagrams numerous options that can take advantage of individual skills and different defensive coverages. He includes set plays, options, and entries into 1-4-1 motion offense to take advantage of a defensive weakness. This offense helps your players see the defensive slides coming and provides great spacing and when the 2-pass theory is implemented, the 1-4-1 is a great offense at any level or program!
Towson University Head Coach Tony Seaman, 3X Division I Coach of the Year with over 20 years of college coaching experience, is a true expert of the game! In this video, he walks you through every detail of the 1-3-2 offense illustrating his system with markerboard diagrams and on-field demonstrations.
He also explains the 1-4-1 offense, which allows every attacker and midfielder to take advantage of the defense by confusing the opponent and forcing mismatches, improving scoring opportunities. This tape guarantees an improvement in your team's offense at any level of play. Coach Seaman provides two offenses and 27 options to help your team learn the most potent and diversified system in lacrosse today! 61 minutes. 2004.
Great attack plays come from the players that are closest to the cage. University of Virginia Men's Lacrosse Head Coach Dom Starsia utilizes marker board diagrams, on-field demonstrations and game footage to show everything you need to know about attack play. He'll help you get your players in a position to take advantage of the situation by building their strength, quickness and awareness.
This DVD will show your players how to become more responsible and come to recognize a good decision in crucial situations. The four components of stick work, athletic ability, lacrosse IQ, and courage, combined together, will help you make an amazing defensive player.
Coach Starsia goes over these four components with detailed explanation for each one. These include being able to handle any situation, being a threat to both sides of the goal, being good in tight places, being an efficient shooter and being able to change the plane of your shot. Become a more dangerous, competitive and effective attack man with these attack drills. His in-depth strategy will help your team develop into the best attacking team possible. 74 minutes. 2006.
