NELA is proud and excited to partner with Garber Gorillas Lacrosse to bring our athletes a fresh, innovative, and cutting-edge approach to teaching the game of lacrosse. Designed by Brett Garber (Former MLL Player, UMass Attackman, and Founder of Garber Gorillas)

TACTICAL TRAINING Tactical Training is designed to improve a player's overall lacrosse IQ while developing their positional skill work. Every session includes focused, high-level drills, that will challenge the individual to sharpen their decision-making ability and execute smarter decisions.

Dates:1/25, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8

Time- 6-7pm

WHAT TO EXPECT:

OFFENSIVE SKILL WORK

Becoming a deceptive shooter and improving hand/release speed

Spacing and movement both on and off ball

Dodging the strong and weak side of the field

2 Man Game and Finding Solutions to succeed against various defensive play

Being a versatile passer/feeder and making quick decisions

DEFENSIVE SKILL WORK

Playing behind at X and controlling your opponent

Understanding approaches and angles on all sides of the field

Playing against picks with control and aggressiveness.

OFF Ball Defensive and Communication

ON Ball Defensive positioning and checking techniques

SMALL SIDED GAMES

Every session will include a small-sided game that allows players to compete and challenge themselves to execute prior training. Some games we will play include SIXES and GEORGIA DRILL 

SESSION EXAMPLE OFFENSIVE SKILL WORK - 40 MIN

Hyaline Passing

2 Man Spacing & Solutions

Picks and Shallow Cuts D

DEFENSIVE SKILL WORK - 40 MIN

 Mirror Footwork Short field approaches

Playing the picks 

SMALL SIDED GAME - 20 MIN

Georgia Drills

Bonus Points for executing session goals