Drill: Slow Break – Trailer Shooting in Transition

Purpose of the Drill

This drill helps girls:

• Learn to run a controlled offensive transition

• Recognize the trailing girl as a key scoring option

• Practice passing, receiving, and finishing on the move

Drill Setup

• Create four lines of girls:

  • Two on the wings

  • Two at the top (trailer position)

• Girls on the wings carry the ball down the field.

  • They can simulate a roll back

  • Or make a drop pass to the trailer coming from up top

• The trailer girl then:

  • Takes a running shot

  • Or moves closer for a composed finish

Technical Emphasis for Girls

• Use vision to identify open space

• Make clean passes while on the move

• Develop shot confidence under pressure

• Practice verbal and visual communication between girls

Drill Variations for Girls’ Lacrosse

• Add a recovering defender to simulate game pressure

• Use a countdown to simulate urgency

• Reinforce the idea of teamwork in second-wave offense

Coaching Tips

• Teach girls to use their peripheral vision

• Emphasize that a slow break is a great chance if the right decision is made

• Encourage girls to take the shot with confidence when open