Word Glossary
From Lacrosse Plan Drills
Below are a list of terms and words the coaches use during a game.
Defensive Terms
Contain
- Tells defense to back pedal and run with his man (dont go for the stick)
Hold
Pipe
- X attacker crossing GLE from behind
Sticks Up
- Protect the Passing Lanes
Check Sticks
- Tells defender to come down on the cutters sticks
Head on a Swivel
Open your Stance
Clearing Terms
Live Ball
Dead Ball
Alpha
Curl
Banana Cuts
Maverick
Turn to the Outside
Turn away from pressure
Run to Daylight
Tells a player to run to an open area of the field to avoid pressure
Floater
Redirect
Over the top
Quick Strike
Green
Called by another player, tells the guy scooping the ball to turn to the outside & run down the lane. Basically saying once you scoop the ball turn to the outside because their is free space for you to run.
Offensive Terms
Offensive Sets
Calling out the numbers below tells the kids how many players are in the crease, which translates to the sets formations.
Zero
3-2-1 - 3 at the top of the box, 2 at GLE, 1 at X
One
2-3-1 - 2 at the top of the box, 2 at GLE and 1 in the crease, 1 at X
Two
1-4-1 - 1 at the top of the box, 2 at GLE and 2 in the crease, 1 at X
