Lacrosse
Pressure Outlet Passing
Find and hit the open outlet pass under defensive pressure
8 min
5 x 6 reps with a closing defender
Advanced
Why this drill
Builds toward find and hit the open outlet pass under defensive pressure.
Instructions
- 1Have a defender approach as you receive a ground ball or catch.
- 2Locate the open outlet with your eyes before the defender fully closes.
- 3Release a crisp, accurate pass away from the pressure side.
- 4Follow the pass to support the next pass option.
What to focus on
Scanning for the outlet before the defender arrives, not after.
Recommended reps
5 x 6 reps with a closing defender
Common mistake
Panicking under pressure and forcing a pass into a covered lane.