Training Tools

Kim Simons: Advanced Level Lacrosse Skills Made Easy (DVD)

with Kim Simons, former Georgetown University Head Women's Lacrosse Coach; 2001 NCAA Division I National Women's Coach of the Year, Runner-up to the National Championship in 2001 and 2002! Intense lacrosse instruction by one of the game's former star players and now star coaches! Take your game to the next level in the excellent video featuring skill instruction that is perfect for all coaches and any player to watch to learn the secrets of making the advanced skills second nature! Advanced stick skills, shooting techniques, passing and catching, grip, and moves are all detailed. Simons was a decorated player at Princeton, and in the past eight years has taken the Hoyas to the same level she competed at as a player. Her instruction is comprehensive, authentic, and very insightful. This video will help you or your team take your skills to the next level! 43 minutes. 2002.

Cindy Timchal: How to Run the 'House Offense' (DVD)

with Cindy Timchal, US Naval Academy Head Women's Lacrosse Coach; former University of Maryland Women's Lacrosse Coach, 2X National Coach of the Year, 8X NCAA Champions Coach Timchal's offensive approach, known as the "House Offense," has helped produce eight national championships. For the first-time ever, Timchal presents the techniques, strategies and drills for this potent attack. The "House Offense" is a 7-man balanced attack. Through marker-board diagrams and on-field demonstration, Timchal teaches the stick work, spacing and player responsibilities needed to implement this attack. The drills featured include the diagonal shooting shuttle drill, the 4-on-4 drill, 1-on-1 drill, 3-on-2 drill and more competitive practice drills. These drills work on improving offensive and defensive skills, communication, teamwork, stick work, and spacing. National success for Coach Timchal has become a habit. Her ability to coach the skills and technique within an organized system is her key. This DVD can open the door to fundamental skill work, spacing, and balance. 35 minutes. 2006.

Garage Door Sports Double Door Lacrosse Target

Become the envy of your block with this double-door lacrosse target from Garage Door Sports. Ideal for off season training or just having fun with friends, the target lets you practice your lacrosse shooting skills in the comfort of your driveway, with drop-down pockets that sit behind each bullseye for collecting the balls and keeping score. There's no better way to sharpen your accuracy in your spare time short of dragging your friends to the practice field. The lacrosse target is made of fade-, mildew-, and tear-resistant PVC-coated material that attaches to the bottom half of any double garage door via heavy-duty Velcro strips. Once installed, simply raise the door and the target will drop down in place. Because the garage is open when you shoot, you won't damage the door with errant shots. And when you're done, the target comes off in seconds. Measuring 16 by 8 feet (W x H), the colorful target folds up for quick storage and carries a one-year warranty.

Now you can practice your favorite sport, without damaging your garage door! Attach the 8' by 16' Garage Door Sports™ to the bottom of your double garage door, then raise the door to the desired height. Pockets below the targets catch the balls.

Gary Gait: Becoming a Champion Lacrosse Player with Gary Gait: Stick Tricks & Dodging (DVD)

with Gary Gait,Syracuse University Women's Head Lacrosse Coach; former Colorado Mammoth (NLL) Head Coach, NLL Champions (2006); member of the United States Lacrosse National Hall of Fame (2005) and the National Lacrosse League Hall of Fame In this one-of-a-kind DVD, lacrosse legend Gary Gait demonstrates the skills that has earned him the distinction of being called the "greatest lacrosse player of all time". Starting with the lacrosse stick, Gait carefully details the stick and the pocket. The basic cradle is dictated by the roll of your wrist and hand. Both the one- and two-hand cradle are demonstrated. Techniques for catching and protecting the ball are highlighted, as well as several different stick flips. Gait teaches throwing in two distinct parts; first, he concentrates on the hands and the arms away from the body. Learning to isolate the hands and arms develops control and the ability to throw in any direction, regardless of body position. When the body becomes involved, powerful shots and pinpoint passes can be made. Stick tricks include the 'behind the back' pass and the 'around the world' or 'reverse behind the back' pass. The 'handle slam' is another tricky maneuver demonstrated. Gait closes with the art of dodging. The bull, face and roll dodge are necessary dodging skills for all players and is completely broken down by Gait. 52 minutes. 2007.

Garage Door Sports Single Door Lacrosse Target

Become the envy of your block with this single-door lacrosse target from Garage Door Sports. Ideal for off season training or just having fun with friends, the target lets you practice your lacrosse shooting skills in the comfort of your driveway, with drop-down pockets that sit behind each bullseye for collecting the balls and keeping score. There's no better way to sharpen your accuracy in your spare time short of dragging your friends to the practice field. The lacrosse target is made of fade-, mildew-, and tear-resistant PVC-coated material that attaches to the bottom half of any single garage door via heavy-duty Velcro strips. Once installed, simply raise the door and the target will drop down in place. Because the garage is open when you shoot, you won't damage the door with errant shots. And when you're done, the target comes off in seconds. Measuring 9 by 8 feet (W x H), the colorful target folds up for quick storage and carries a one-year warranty.

Dom Starsia: The Complete Guide to Team Defense for Lacrosse (DVD)

with Dom Starsia, University of Virginia Men's Lacrosse Head Coach; 2006, `03 & `99 NCAA Champions, 6x "Coach of the Year" Coach Starsia discusses essentials for team defense emphasizing man-to-man defense. Utilizing markerboard diagrams, Starsia explains individual and team defense systematically, detailing each part of the strategy. He starts with 1-on-1 defense, stressing the importance of individual defensive play and moves progressively toward total team defense ultimately building up to a 6-on-6 man defense. He outlines player duties and positions in various defensive sets emphasizing perimeter and crease sliding and player-to-player communication. In addition, he also shares various drills to master man-to-man defense and to shut down any offense. Starsia's defensive system is perfect for changing the tempo of a game, creating turnovers, or simply accompanying a basic man-to-man defense. Starsia's in-depth defensive strategy and explanation will help your team develop into the best defensive team possible! 60 minutes. 2004.

Kevin Cassese: Becoming a Champion Lacrosse Player: The Face-Off (DVD)

with Kevin Cassese, Lehigh University Head Men's Lacrosse Coach; 2X finalist for the Tewaaraton Trophy and ACC Player of the Year 2001, Rochester Rattlers Midfielder (MLL) Coach Cassese goes over the fundamentals of being an excellent face-off player. He shares several innovative and progressive drills, techniques, and strategies for winning every face-off. This highly effective DVD will demonstrate the same tactics that the Blue Devils used to win their NCAA-record 17 victories in 2005. This crucial part of the game is demonstrated by Cassese on the field beginning with the general rules of the stance. These include everything involved in the face-off, including: having your hands shoulder-width apart, being light on your feet and not leaning forward too far. Coach Cassese goes into detail about the different types of clamps that can be used during a face-off, like the Power Clamp, Quick Clamp, Reverse Clamp and more. To give you a greater edge, Cassese also emphasizes 10 pre-practice and four post-practice drills to help you condition your midfielders to the best of their ability. With each discussion he shows the up-close look at footwork and hand movement involved, where to release the ball after you have won the face-off, how to block out and how to go after the ball. Coach Cassese will guide you in learning how to block any foreign move, and furthermore, give you a certain leverage to put you in a position handle any situation. This DVD is a "must have" for any coach who wants to get an edge on the game, win the ball more frequently and produce more victories! 43 minutes. 2006.

Dom Starsia: The Four Components of Aggressive Attack Play (DVD)

with Dom Starsia, University of Virginia Men's Lacrosse Head Coach; 6X "Coach of the Year", 2006, `03 & `99 NCAA Champions Great attack plays come from the players that are closest to the cage. Coach Dom Starsia utilizes marker board diagrams, on-field demonstrations and game footage to show everything you need to know about attack play. He'll help you get your players in a position to take advantage of the situation by building their strength, quickness and awareness. This DVD will show your players how to become more responsible and come to recognize a good decision in crucial situations. The four components of stick work, athletic ability, lacrosse IQ, and courage, combined together, will help you make an amazing defensive player. Coach Starsia goes over these four components with detailed explanation for each one. These include being able to handle any situation, being a threat to both sides of the goal, being good in tight places, being an efficient shooter and being able to change the plane of your shot. Become a more dangerous, competitive and effective attack man with these attack drills. His in-depth strategy will help your team develop into the best attacking team possible. 74 minutes. 2006.

Gary Gait: Coaching Boys Lacrosse - U11 Skills & Drills (DVD)

with Gary Gait, Syracuse University Women's Head Coach, Coach of the NLL Champions (2006); member of the United States Lacrosse National Hall of Fame (2005) and the National Lacrosse League Hall of Fame Lacrosse legend Gary Gait calls on his vast experience to provide you expert coaching instruction for Boys U11 lacrosse. Coach Gait is a big believer in line drills because players are on the move while executing these drills. He teaches his players to to keep the stick up and provide a target while catching on the run. Another basic skill is ground balls. A low, athletic stance is needed while players scoop up the ball on the run. Dodging is a skill taught by Gait, and is executed as a fake defense after passing. Other offensive concepts presented are popping the receiving, give and go and setting a pick. Competitive drills include ground ball drills, ground ball passes, dodging with defenders and live one-on-one. On the defensive side, Gait covers the proper stance, changing direction with use of a drop step and narrowing the channel, which is a defensive tactic to shrink the offensive player's channel to the net. This is a complete set of teaching points and drills for coaching lacrosse with boys under 11! 30 minutes. 2007.

CradleMaster - Orange

The CradleMaster is a new, Patent Pending, lacrosse training device. It allows the player to safely cradle, and work on stick skills, using a regulation size/weight lacrosse ball without the ball being propelled out of the head. This product allows safe practice without the loss of "feel" that would happen with other, more restrictive devices. The CradleMaster is perfect for those inclement days where practicing stick skills outside is not possible. The CradleMaster prevents damage in the home as well as the possible injury to others by a loose ball. The CradleMaster is also great for increasing the effectiveness of practices. It allows players, during warmup/cooldown runs to spend more time running and cradling and less time chasing down the ball. The CradleMaster is great for practicing face-off techniques by oneself. It allows the player to practice "pinch & pops" alone without having to to go after the ball each time. The CradleMaster also helps prevent accidents that could happen when players jog on sidewalks or streets to stay in shape while cradling. Normally the risk is there that the ball will come out of the pocket and enter the street, possibly in traffic. No longer will you have to worry about this. The CradleMaster is excellent for both boys and girls lacrosse. The CradleMaster can help keep beginners from being frustrated and giving up. As you know, cradling can be difficult to master. Often, beginners get very frustrated with this and lose interest in the game because they have to keep chasing the ball around.