Comprehensive Guide to Boys Lacrosse Clearing Strategies
Learn about effective clearing strategies for boys lacrosse, including the Diamond clear formation, base locations, and clear levels of the field. Discover the goals of the clearing game and the roles of different positions on the field to ensure efficient transitions and successful plays in lacrosse games.
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2021 CLL Boys Lacrosse Clearing Game
Clearing Game Introduction Video: https://youtu.be/RnYRtSWkBug The video provides a good overview of a 2-3-2 clear. We will run a Diamond clear (slides to follow) that is similar in base formation, but reduces the number of players we sub off (from 2 to 1) before we actually clear the ball over the midline. We also include slides for the 2-3-2 that show some of the differences we use. Goals of Clearing Game: 1) Transition the ball from our defensive zone to our attack zone with possession 20 seconds to clear the midline, then another 10 seconds to get the ball in the attack box 2) Take advantage of a fast break opportunity when available 3) Get subs onto the field efficiently Get the right players off an on the field before we start running our offense
Clear Levels of the Field Level 3 Level 1 Level 2 G G Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 10s to get it in the box after possession after clear 10s to get it in the box after possession after clear 20 Seconds to Clear the Centerline, with or without possession
Clear Base Locations 2; A C 1 G B 3 Middies Close Defense (Poles) 1 Short Stick Def Mid (SSDM) 2 SSDM 3 Long Stick Mid/SSDM A, B, C closest pole calls out the location they re going to
Base Locations 1. D Poles go to the A/B/C locations The A & B poles will work with the goalie to establish possession of the ball and begin walking the ball up as the rest of the clearing team gets into position. The C pole needs to get above restraining line to help open up the first level of the clear. 2. Middies take spots 1-3, and LSM (if on field) has priority on location #3. The middies in positions 2 & 3 have on-sides responsibilities during the clear. We can send two more players over the midline in this clear the ball carrier and ONE of these two (Middie 1 has already cleared). Middie 2 should expect to be the Middie Back as he has priority for subbing off. The LSM in position 3 or the on-coming middie should look to break over the midline if the ball is pressed to the other side of the field and find open space his rider may be an attackman and might not follow. The middies in positions 1 and 2 need to look for opportunities to get off the field after establishing the touch for fresh legs. 3. Attack players need to get down to GLE (and X player should stay in front of cage until we have the touch) during the walk up phase to drag their poles away from the clearing game. That is their job. They are NOT helping by being at the midline.
4-3 Diamond Clear Overview 1. Spread the riding team out 2. Get one pole off the field for one on-coming middie
4-3 Diamond Clear Build the Base SSM D2 D3 G SSM D1 LSM
4-3 Diamond Clear Walk it Up and Clear (Pole) vs Match Feet SSM D2 G SSM D3 D1 LSM
4-3 Diamond Clear Finish Subbing (Pole) vs Match Feet D2 SSM G SSM D3 D1 LSM
4-3 Diamond Clear Finish Subbing (Pole) vs Match Feet D2 G SSM D3 D1 LSM SSM
4-3 Diamond Clear Finish Subbing (Pole) vs Match Feet D2 SSM G D1 D3 LSM SSM
4-3 Diamond Clear Walk it Up and Clear (Goalie) SSM D2 G D3 SSM D1 LSM
4-3 Diamond Clear Finish Subbing (Goalie) SSM D2 G D3 SSM D1 LSM
4-3 Diamond Clear Finish Subbing (Goalie) SSM D2 G SSM D3 D1 LSM
4-3 Diamond Clear Finish Subbing (Goalie) D2 SSM G SSM D1 D3 LSM
4-3 Diamond Clear Finish Subbing (Goalie) D2 G SSM D1 D3 SSM LSM
Clear Restarts 2; A C G 3 B 1 Situations Who Restarts? 1 Restart below GLE 2 Restarts above GLE 1 A, B, or G, depending on which 1/3 the ball restarts (if G, C drops below restraining) 2 SSDM 1; LSM goes off for OM to help with clear
Offense 2-3-1 Motion C 1 2 A 3 B
Ride - 33 1 C 2 A B 3
Defense MTM Crease Slide C 1 A 3 2 B
Tactical Videos: Offense (2-3-1 Motion): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNKG2tyatdo Defense (Crease Slides): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JITcbrt8g8M&t=279s Man Down Defense (Box and 1 Zone): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pev8Lh9e6ng&t=571s