Transition lacrosse starts with an aggressive defense, and any defensive system can be utilized with a good offensive team. Using on-field demonstration and a detailed marker-board presentation, Coach Starsia maps out the concepts of transition play. Starsia urges that the "seeds for success" be "planted" in the early days of preparation. Personnel, language, theories and organization of team as approaching the regular season are all important to the development of transition play. These drills include full-field drills, the "Hammer Cut," full-field scramble, patterns in the box and other drills in an unsettled situation. Included in this extensive DVD are strategies for moving the ball from the defensive end to the offensive end, managing the clock, developing speed in the midfield and having a high-level, unselfish attack mode. These drills will help you understand your priorities such as filling spaces as quickly as possible, getting the ball to the attack man at the end of the field and making the best use of speed. Starsia' s instruction in this DVD is essential for accomplishing a potent transition play at any level.

In this one-of-a-kind DVD, lacrosse legend Gary Gait demonstrates the skills that has earned him the distinction of being called the "greatest lacrosse player of all time". Starting with the lacrosse stick, Gait carefully details the stick and the pocket. The basic cradle is dictated by the roll of your wrist and hand. Both the one- and two-hand cradle are demonstrated. Techniques for catching and protecting the ball are highlighted, as well as several different stick flips. Gait teaches throwing in two distinct parts; first, he concentrates on the hands and the arms away from the body. Learning to isolate the hands and arms develops control and the ability to throw in any direction, regardless of body position. When the body becomes involved, powerful shots and pinpoint passes can be made. Stick tricks include the 'behind the back' pass and the 'around the world' or 'reverse behind the back' pass. The 'handle slam' is another tricky maneuver demonstrated. Gait closes with the art of dodging.The bull, face and roll dodge are necessary dodging skills for all players and is completely broken down by Gait.

This DVD clearly illustrates why Jack Kaley is so revered within the lacrosse community. In this DVD, he covers two of his specialties: The Swarm Ground Ball Pattern and the Hugo Ride. Each concept is covered in an informative marker board presentation and on-field demonstration. The Swarm concept controls possession of the ball by an assigned pattern. Communication is extremely important in this system of play. In the last five years, Kaley's teams have gained an average of 17 extra possessions a game and have outscored opponents 2-to-1 using effective individual technique and the team Swarm. The Hugo Ride concept comes from the saying, "Where he goes, Hugo!" Used as a favorite game strategy, the Hugo Ride is used in special situations like sideline or horn plays. It also allows your team to take advantage of mismatches. In this comprehensive session, Kaley shares the keys of his ever-impressive lacrosse success. An excellent DVD for coaches looking to increase possessions and gain a major edge on opponents!