Defense Drill #16A: “Double” Teaming (Playing “Sides”)
ADVANCED
- Demo (1 min): Double-Team – Communication, Situations
- Coaches should arrange players into groups of the 3, in all 8 corners of the lacrosse box. Each corner is given a number, either one or two, with one’s and two’s being in opposite corners of the zone.
- To execute a proper double-team against the boards, checkers should communicate whether they will shut off the “top-side” or “board-side,” (also known as "left" & "right"), being accountable on their "side" while angling the ball carrier towards the boards. Checkers must stay tight and work together, eventually pinning the ball carrier against the boards forcing a turnover.
Variation #1 (7 min): "9 Feet Back." One player starts with the ball and two other players are 9 feet (3 metres) back, prepared to double-team the ball carrier.
When the coach blows the whistle, either all of the "one’s" or all of the "two’s" should have the ball carrier try to break through the double team, until either pinned for 3 seconds, pushed over the restraining-line or into the crease (depending where players are stationed).
All 3 players should have a turn being the ball carrier. After all players have had a turn, each group should rotate either clockwise or counter-clockwise, into the opposite area of the respective zone (high or low). Thus all players will get a chance with either the crease or restraining-line coming into play.
Variation #2 (7 min): "10 Metres Back." Same as the above variation except one player starts with the ball and two other players are 30 feet (10 metres) back, prepared to double-team the ball carrier.

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