Lacrosse
Faceoff Clamp Technique Reps
Build a fast, controlled clamp off the whistle
7 min
5 x 10 clamps
Beginner
Why this drill
Builds toward build a fast, controlled clamp off the whistle.
Instructions
- 1Set up in a legal faceoff stance with the stick angled correctly to the ball.
- 2React to the whistle by clamping the head down flat onto the ball quickly.
- 3Rake the ball back or to the side immediately, not straight up.
- 4Reset to stance between every rep.
What to focus on
Clamping flat and low so the ball doesn't squirt free.
Recommended reps
5 x 10 clamps
Common mistake
Clamping at an angle that lets the ball roll out from under the head.