Drill

Drills

Lacrosse

Faceoff Counter-Move Reads

React to an opponent's counter instead of a single scripted move

8 min
6 x 8 live reps
Advanced

Why this drill

Builds toward react to an opponent's counter instead of a single scripted move.

Instructions

  1. 1Have a partner faceoff against you using a variety of counter techniques.
  2. 2React post-whistle based on what their clamp or rake does, not a pre-decided move.
  3. 3Fight through jams and counter-clamps by keeping your base wide.
  4. 4Debrief after each rep on which read worked and which was too slow.

What to focus on

Reading the opponent's technique in real time rather than pre-planning your move.

Recommended reps

6 x 8 live reps

Common mistake

Running the same scripted exit regardless of what the opponent actually does.