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Learn essential defensive strategies in lacrosse crease, including terms like "Funnel" and "Adjacent," as well as roles such as Director and Slide Defense. Master techniques to protect your zone effectively.
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The Field PORCH Must Defend Zone (MDZ)
The Field X 1 2 PORCH 3 4 Must Defend Zone (MDZ) 5 6
Terminology • “Funnel” • Directing offensive players away from our porch • Defend the foot furthest up field on the offensive player
Terminology • “Adjacent” • The defensive player NEXT to the defender playing the ball A A D D A D M D D D M M
7 Roles in Crease Slide Defense Director 2nd Slide “Free” “In” Adjacent “Out” 1st Slide “Hot” “Ball” 3rd Slide “In”
7 Roles in Crease Slide Defense Director Deny or In Gap 2 Responsibilities Back Hip
7 Roles in Crease Slide Defense Director “Nick, BUMP” “PEEL”