Lacrosse Training Videos for Coaches

Swax Lax training balls, developed by coaches for coaches, are designed to enhance player confidence and practice efficiency. Mimicking the weight and dimensions of a regulation lacrosse ball, their soft construction ensures safety for both players and coaches—no more fear of getting hit. With less bounce, missed passes are easily recovered, keeping your drills focused and productive. Whether you’re working on ball handling, shooting, ground control, or goalie drills, our videos feature some of our favorite drills for players of all ages and skill levels. Explore them below and elevate your team’s performance with Swax Lax.

Lacrosse Training Videos for Girls

Guided by Laura Gump, founder of Swax Lax LLC, these girls' lacrosse training videos tap into her extensive coaching experience at Kent Place School and her innovative approach with Swax Lax. Laura's patented training balls, softer yet the same weight and size as standard lacrosse balls, make the sport safer and more accessible. Perfect for indoor and small space training, these videos will boost your players' confidence and skills. Join Laura to learn drills that enhance performance and foster self-confidence.

  • The Sleeping Giant drill is ideal for reinforcing good ground ball technique to very young players
  • The Loading Drill improves shooting technique and focuses on correct follow through
  • The Leading Pass Drill teaches players the important skill of catching on the run
  • The purpose of the Catching at All Angles Drill is to teach players to catch the ball in their protective zone
  • The Goalie Drill is perfect for pre-game warm-up or for practicing eight-meter shots
  • The 3 Man 2 Ball Drill is an excellent ground ball or passing drill as well as a great conditioner

Lacrosse Training Videos for Boys

Kevin Meany, Director of Product Development and Testing at Swax Lax, narrates this collection of his favorite drills. A former goalie at Providence College (back when dinosaurs roamed the earth!), Kevin brings 34 years of coaching experience at every level of boys' lacrosse, from pre-K to college. These days, you’ll find him coaching both high school and middle school teams at Morristown Beard School, as well as with the Patriot Lacrosse Club. Join Kevin as he shares expert tips and drills that have helped shape countless players.

  • Swax Lax balls are terrific for Rebounders
  • Our favorite drill at Swax Lax is Playing Catch
  • Try the classic Basic Line Drill
  • The Jackpot drill encourages players to catch the ball above their shoulders at the highest point
  • Swax Lax balls are perfect for goalie warm-up drills
  • The Ground Ball Progression drill works well because the balls don't roll too far
  • Who doesn't love Stick Tricks?

    Goalie-Specific Training Videos

    In the goalie series, nationally-renowned coach Ted Glynn of Goalie Solutions, the inspiration behind the Swax Lax Goalie balls, shares the proven drills he uses to develop elite goalies. These targeted techniques are designed to help your players excel at all levels—watch and implement these strategies to elevate your team's performance.

      • The Bucket Drill for goalies is for low shots.
      • The Freeze Drill for goalies forces them to watch the numbered panels into their stick
      • The High Drill forces the goalie to call out the color or number
      • The Step and Targeting goalie drill forces the goalie to step and call out the color or number
      • This drill forces the goalie to call out the number on the Swax Lax ball during the traditional Walk the Line drill
        • Head up, head down, the Bucket Drill is good for low shots and forces the goalie to call out the number on the ball after she's made the save
        • The Freeze Drill works on step as well as targeting
        • The High Drill forces the goalie to catch high and call out the number on the ball
        • The Step and Targeting Drill uses stick side targeting while calling the number
        • The traditional Walk the Line Drill using a Swax Lax Goalie ball with numbered panels

        Lacrosse Fundamentals

        This video series was created in partnership with US Lacrosse star Ally Carey, former USA Team Member and D1 college star.