Owning the X
Faceoff specialists are game-changers. If you control the faceoff, you control the game. These lacrosse faceoff drills focus on hand speed and balance.
The Whistle Reaction Drill
Reaction time is everything.
- Get into your stance.
- Have a partner blow a whistle at random intervals.
- Fire your hands to the ball as fast as possible.
- Do not pinch or pop, just freeze your clamp and reset.
Pro Tip: Keep your weight forward on your hands, not back on your heels. If you get pushed, you should fall forward, naturally covering the ball.
The Plunger Drill
Focus on the right hand. Practice plunging your right hand forward and rotating your wrist to get the plastic over the ball quickly.
Conclusion
The faceoff X is a battle of milliseconds. These lacrosse faceoff drills will help you shave those milliseconds off your reaction time.
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