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Off-Ball Defensive Keys

83% (5 out of 6) defenders on the field are playing off the ball in a 6 on 6 setting. Off-ball defense is critical to being a great defender.

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Universal Defensive Skills: Building Your Foundation

Building a great defense starts with building great defenders. I am a big proponent of building an extremely solid foundation of universal defensive...

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Mastering Approaches

We are very excited to launch our new courses feature on FCL online. We truly believe this method of conveying lacrosse-related concepts will...

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Showing Up Ready to Go: The Defender’s Checklist for School Tryouts

Back in June, we released a blog on how defender’s can stand out at summer events such as tournaments, prospect days, and showcases.

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Clean & Clear: A Look at Maryland Defense's Clearing Success

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Clean & Clear: A Look at Maryland Defense's Clearing Success

Transitioning the ball from the defensive end to the offensive end is the ultimate goal of a defensive unit. No matter the talent of your unit, an...

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UNC vs UVA: D Breakdown

This week’s Coaches Corner is written by Matt Dunn, FCL Defensive Director, 2016 graduate of University of Maryland, current assistant coach at...

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How Virginia Lacrosse uses "free Doubles" on Defense

In a world where great defense can easily become synonymous with boring or passive, let’s take a look at how teams can put defensive pressure on an...

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