43 Punt Return Clear

Verified · checked against LaxLibrary and LaxAllStars, with USA Lacrosse

The play, beat by beat

1. 1Return Man cutsLong Break Left cuts
2. 2Goalie passes to Return ManFloating Pole cuts
3. 3Return Man carriesLong Break Left cuts
4. 4Return Man carriesTheir Top Right marks

Coaching points

• One easy pass and a run: a middie comes back toward the goalie for it, then runs it up the field on the side away from the substitution box.
• The other two middies sprint long toward the middle, so he runs into a 4v3 or 5v4 at the other end.
• Wing poles go to the sidelines as easy outlets. The third defender floats around the top of the box and stays on our side of midfield.
• LaxLibrary calls it the Punt Return: the middie fields it and runs it back. LaxAllStars has the short stick go opposite the box.

How it was checked

Two or more independent sources describe every step of it. Verified · checked against LaxLibrary and LaxAllStars, with USA Lacrosse.

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