Lacrosse
Shot Fake and Finish
Sell a fake convincingly and finish through a shifted goalie
8 min
5 x 8 fake-and-finish reps
Advanced
Why this drill
Builds toward sell a fake convincingly and finish through a shifted goalie.
Instructions
- 1Approach the crease with a defender or goalie reacting live.
- 2Load a full shooting motion, snapping the head and shoulders as if releasing.
- 3Hold the ball a beat longer, reading the goalie's weight shift.
- 4Finish to the open side once the goalie has committed.
What to focus on
Committing the shoulders and eyes fully to the fake, not just the stick.
Recommended reps
5 x 8 fake-and-finish reps
Common mistake
Faking with the stick only while the shoulders and eyes give away the real shot.