What are the key elements of a successful lacrosse face-off. How do officials conduct the face-off procedure. What violations can occur during a face-off. How does face-off training impact a player’s performance.
The Importance of Face-Offs in Lacrosse
Face-offs are a crucial aspect of lacrosse, serving as the primary method to start play at the beginning of each period and after every goal. These intense one-on-one battles can significantly influence the game’s momentum and possession time. Understanding the intricacies of face-off techniques and rules is essential for players, coaches, and officials alike.
Official Face-Off Procedures: A Step-by-Step Guide
The face-off process follows a specific sequence of events, carefully orchestrated by the officials to ensure fairness and consistency. Here’s a breakdown of the procedure:
- Two officials oversee the face-off, with one designated to conduct the procedure.
- The official indicates the spot for the face-off and instructs players to prepare by saying “down.”
- Players quickly assume their positions, either kneeling or standing.
- Crosses and gloves are placed on the ground along the center line, parallel to each other but not touching.
- The official ensures proper positioning of players and equipment.
- The ball is placed on the ground between the heads of the crosses.
- Once satisfied with the setup, the official says “Set” to signal players to remain motionless.
- The official backs away and blows the whistle to start play.
Are there specific requirements for player positioning during a face-off? Yes, players must follow strict guidelines:
- Both hands must be wrapped around the handle of their own crosse, touching the ground.
- The right hand cannot touch any part of the crosse head.
- Players’ feet must not touch their crosse.
- Both hands and feet must be to the left of the throat of the crosse.
- The entire body must be positioned to the left of the crosse throat.
- Leaning over the center line is permitted.
Face-Off Violations and Penalties
Officials closely monitor face-offs for violations, which can result in penalties and loss of possession. Common violations include:
- Moving before the whistle is blown
- Improper hand or foot placement
- Picking up and carrying the ball on the back of the stick (clamping is allowed, but the ball must be moved)
- Delaying the game through actions like backing out or standing up after crosses are placed
Can multiple violations lead to more severe penalties? Indeed, three or more violations by a team in one half result in a time-served technical foul.
Specialized Face-Off Training: The Faceoff Academy
To excel in face-offs, many players turn to specialized training programs like The Faceoff Academy. These programs focus on developing the unique skills required for face-off success, including:
- Quick reaction times
- Proper body positioning
- Hand-eye coordination
- Strength and leverage techniques
- Mental preparation and strategy
How does dedicated face-off training impact a player’s performance? By honing these specific skills, players can significantly improve their face-off win percentage, giving their team a crucial advantage in possession time and scoring opportunities.
Advanced Face-Off Strategies and Techniques
Successful face-off specialists employ a variety of advanced strategies to gain an edge over their opponents. Some key techniques include:
- The clamp: Quickly securing the ball under the back of the stick head
- The rake: Pulling the ball backwards between the legs
- The plunger: Pushing forward to gain control of the ball
- Counter-moves: Anticipating and reacting to an opponent’s technique
Why is versatility important in face-off techniques? Having a diverse arsenal of moves allows players to adapt to different opponents and situations, making them more unpredictable and effective.
The Impact of Rule Changes on Face-Off Strategies
Lacrosse rules governing face-offs have evolved over time, influencing the strategies and techniques employed by players. Recent changes have aimed to increase the fairness and competitiveness of face-offs, such as:
- Stricter enforcement of player positioning
- Limitations on stick and body movements before the whistle
- Adjustments to violation penalties
How do rule changes affect face-off training and execution? Players and coaches must stay informed about rule updates and adapt their techniques accordingly to remain effective and avoid penalties.
The Role of Face-Offs in Game Strategy and Momentum
Face-offs play a crucial role in overall game strategy and can significantly impact team momentum. Winning face-offs provides several advantages:
- Increased possession time
- Opportunity to control the pace of the game
- Ability to quickly counter-attack after conceding a goal
- Psychological boost to the team
How do coaches incorporate face-off performance into their game plans? Many teams develop specific strategies around their face-off success rate, adjusting offensive and defensive approaches based on possession advantages or disadvantages.
Physical and Mental Preparation for Face-Off Specialists
Face-off specialists require a unique combination of physical attributes and mental skills to excel in their role. Key areas of focus include:
- Core strength and stability
- Explosive power in the legs and upper body
- Flexibility and mobility
- Quick decision-making skills
- Focus and concentration under pressure
What specific exercises can improve face-off performance? Some effective training methods include:
- Plyometric exercises for explosive power
- Reaction drills to improve speed and timing
- Yoga or Pilates for flexibility and core strength
- Visualization techniques for mental preparation
- Video analysis of successful face-off specialists
Analyzing Face-Off Statistics and Performance Metrics
In modern lacrosse, teams rely heavily on statistical analysis to evaluate face-off performance and inform strategic decisions. Key metrics include:
- Face-off win percentage
- Possession time gained from face-offs
- Goals scored directly from face-off wins
- Violation rates
How do coaches use these statistics to optimize their face-off strategy? By analyzing these metrics, coaches can:
- Identify strengths and weaknesses in their face-off unit
- Develop targeted training programs
- Make informed decisions about player rotations and matchups
- Adjust in-game strategies based on face-off performance
The Evolution of Face-Off Equipment
As the importance of face-offs has grown, equipment manufacturers have developed specialized gear to enhance performance. Innovations include:
- Customized face-off heads with optimized flex and pinch
- Specialized mesh and stringing patterns for improved ball control
- Grip-enhancing gloves and tape
- Lightweight, responsive shafts for quicker movements
How has equipment evolution impacted face-off techniques? These advancements have allowed players to execute more precise and powerful moves, leading to faster and more dynamic face-offs.
Face-Off Specialists: The Rise of a Unique Position
The increasing emphasis on face-offs has led to the emergence of specialized face-off players, often referred to as “FOGOs” (Face-Off, Get Off). These players focus almost exclusively on winning face-offs and often sub out immediately after gaining possession.
What skills define an elite face-off specialist? Key attributes include:
- Exceptional hand speed and coordination
- Deep understanding of opponent tendencies and counter-strategies
- Ability to adapt quickly to different refereeing styles
- Mental toughness and consistency under pressure
- Strong communication with teammates for effective transitions
International Variations in Face-Off Rules and Techniques
While the basic principles of face-offs remain consistent, there are some variations in rules and techniques across different international lacrosse organizations. These differences can include:
- Slight alterations in player positioning requirements
- Variations in violation penalties
- Different interpretations of legal moves and clamps
How do these variations affect players competing in international tournaments? Players must be adaptable and familiar with different rule sets to succeed in various international competitions.
The Future of Lacrosse Face-Offs: Trends and Predictions
As lacrosse continues to evolve, face-offs are likely to see further changes and innovations. Some potential trends include:
- Increased use of technology in training and performance analysis
- Further rule adjustments to enhance fairness and competitiveness
- Growing specialization and professionalization of face-off players
- Integration of advanced analytics in face-off strategy
How might these trends shape the future of lacrosse? As face-offs become increasingly technical and specialized, they may have an even greater impact on game outcomes, potentially leading to changes in overall team strategies and player development programs.
In conclusion, mastering the art of lacrosse face-offs requires a combination of physical skill, mental preparation, and strategic understanding. From the precise mechanics of the face-off procedure to the advanced techniques employed by specialists, this crucial aspect of the game continues to evolve and shape the sport of lacrosse. As players, coaches, and officials alike deepen their knowledge of face-off intricacies, the battle for possession at the center X remains one of the most exciting and influential elements of lacrosse.
The Faceoff Academy | Faceoff Rulebook
Facing Off – Procedure
SECTION 3a Definition. Play shall be started at the beginning of each period (including sudden-victory periods) and after each goal by facing the ball at the center of the field
Exceptions: (1) In the event of an extra-man or flag-down that creates an extra man at the conclusion of any period, the next period shall begin with the advantage team in possession at the same relative position on the field when the period ended. However, if the period ends with neither team in possession, except in the previously mentioned flag-down situation, the ball shall be faced off with all the normal restrictions. (2) If a player or team commits a foul before any faceoff, the ball shall be awarded to the offended team. (3) If a player at any faceoff delays resumption of play by any action or maneuver, such as backing out or standing up after the crosses are placed on the ground, the ball shall be awarded to the offended team (see Rule 6-6-n). (4) If a player moves his crosse or any part of his body after assuming the “set” position, the ball shall be awarded to the offended team with all previous restrictions behind the defensive-area lines remaining in force.
Note: The faceoff is considered to have ended when the ball crosses the defensive- area line. If the ball crosses that line and goes out of bounds, and officials cannot determine the last player to touch the ball, the ball shall be awarded by alternate possession.
RULE 4 / PLAY OF THE GAME
The ball shall be re-faced in the following instances: 1) If the ball goes out of bounds in the midfield area and the officials cannot determine the last player to touch the ball; 2) An inadvertent whistle is blown while the ball is in the midfield area; 3) An injury occurs in the midfield area; 4) Simultaneous fouls occur while the ball is loose; or 5) The official calls timeout before possession is awarded.
Before a faceoff, if there are simultaneous technical fouls or if there are simultaneous personal fouls with equal penalty time, the ball shall be re-faced (Exception: Rule 4, A R 21)
In the event of a flag-down that creates an all-even situation at the conclusion of any period, the next period will begin with a faceoff
b Mechanic. Two officials will be part of the faceoff mechanic The official conducting the faceoff will start the procedure by holding the ball and bringing the players together
The official shall indicate to the players the spot on which the faceoff will take place and instruct the players to prepare for the faceoff by saying “down”
Once the players are down they are to move into their faceoff position as quickly as possible. Players may kneel or stand as they get into position for the faceoff.
The crosses and gloves shall rest on the ground along the center line, parallel to each other up to, but not touching, the center line
The official shall make certain that the reverse surfaces of the crosses match evenly and are perpendicular to the ground, Each player must have both hands wrapped around the handle of his own crosse, touching the ground. The right hand may not touch any part of the head of the crosse. The player’s feet may not touch his crosse. Both hands and feet of each player must be to the left of the throat of his crosse. Each player must be positioned so his entire body is to the left of the throat of his crosse. It is legal to lean over the center line.
If the players are not positioned properly, the officials may adjust the players positioning (including crosses) to ensure the faceoff will be conducted fairly for both players.
Once the players are in the proper position, the official shall place the ball on the ground, in between the head of each crosse, paying close attention to placing the ball in the middle of the head of each crosse
Once the official is satisfied with the placement of the ball and the positioning of the players’ crosses, he shall instruct the players to remain motionless by saying “Set” The official will still have the hand on the ball when the command “Set” is given
After the “Set” command, the official shall back out and blow the whistle when clear of the scrimmage area. The official does not have to be stationary, and in all likelihood will still be moving backwards, when he blows the whistle to start play. The whistle cadence will vary with every faceoff.
Violations, if they occur, are to be called by both faceoff officials and recorded. Three or more violations on a team in one half will continue to result in a time-served technical foul on the violating team.
A violation will be called if a player picks up and carries the ball on the back of his stick. It is still legal to clamp the ball with the back of the stick, but it must be moved, raked or directed immediately. Immediately is defined as within one step.
A player may not lie on the ball or trap it with his crosse longer than necessary for him to control the ball and pick it up with one continuous motion, or withhold the ball from play in any other manner.
It is illegal to kick, step on, or place any other body part to his crosse or the crosse of the opponent. It is illegal for a faceoff player to use his crosse to hold or pin down either player’s crosse.
It is illegal for a player to use his hand or fingers to play the ball. This shall be enforced immediately as an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. Inadvertent touching of the ball when the hand is grasping the stick should not be called as an unsportsmanlike conduct foul.
It is illegal for a player to grab an opponent’s crosse with the open hand or fingers. This shall be enforced immediately as an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty.
A single-wrap of tape must be applied to the handle of the crosse for any player taking a face-off. The tape is to begin (but not touching) the plastic at the throat of the crosse and continuing six inches down the handle. Tape must be of contrasting color to the head, gloves, and shaft.
Facing Off – Violations
SECTION 4. a. After two pre-whistle violations in one half by a team, the third and subsequent violations result in a 30-second technical penalty. This applies to both pre- and post-whistle violations that directly relate to the faceoff. On the third and subsequent violations, the in-home is the player that must serve the penalty.
b. Violations by the wing players before the faceoff will count toward the three per half. Only the faceoff players may be penalized for a post whistle faceoff violation.
c. During the faceoff in all penalty situations, there must be four players must be in the defensive area and three players in the offensive area. Exception: When a team has three or more players in the penalty area, a player may come out of its defensive area to take the faceoff.
d. Post-whistle pertains to face-off activities only. This is meant for violations like pinning an opponent’s crosse, etc. immediately after the whistle, while the face-off men are still in a battling position. Once the ball is free from the faceoff men, normal rules apply. A push or a hold after the ball is in the open field would not constitute a face-off violation.
c. The violation count resets for overtime, and accumulates through overtime periods.
A.R. 10. On a faceoff, A2 uses his hand to grab the ball. It is Team A’s third violation of a half. RULING: Team B’s ball. Personal foul (unsportsmanlike conduct) on A2 and the in-home must also serve the team’s technical foul, putting Team A two men down.
RULE 4 / PLAY OF THE GAME
A.R. 11. On a faceoff, or any other time during the game, A2 clamps the ball and the ball becomes stuck in his crosse so that the ball is withheld from play. RULING: Immediate whistle; award the ball to Team B.
A.R. 12. A1 and B1 have assumed legal faceoff positions. After the official blows the whistle to initiate play, (1) Either A1 or B1 strikes the opponent in the head or above the shoulders; or (2) Both A1 and B1 strike each other in the head or above the shoulders. RULING: (1) Illegal body check. If the player speared or targeted the head of the opponent, the penalty time is nonreleasable. (2) Simultaneous fouls.
A.R. 13. On a faceoff, A1 has his thumb around the handle of his crosse and his fingertips resting on the ground. RULING: Illegal faceoff position. All fingers of both hands must be gloved and wrapped around the crosse and must be resting on the ground. Award ball to Team B.
A.R. 14. On a faceoff, A1 meets all requirements. However, when the official blows the whistle, A1 “kicks” through the crosse rather than drawing his crosse. RULING: Illegal faceoff. The ball is awarded to Team B.
A.R. 15. On a faceoff, A1 makes an audible comment meant to cause B1 to move before the whistle is blown to initiate play. RULING: Unsportsmanlike conduct, one minute, nonreleasable penalty.
A.R. 16. On a faceoff and before possession has been declared, attackman or defenseman B1 touches or crosses the defensive-area line. RULING: Play on.
A.R. 17. On a faceoff, A1 meets all requirements of faceoff. However, he has one or both of his elbows braced against his thighs or legs. RULING: Legal position.
A.R. 18. After a faceoff, but before possession has been declared, a player loses any of the required equipment in the scrimmage area, and the player (1) Continues to play; (2) Takes himself out of the scrimmage area; or (3) Is, in the opinion of an official, in danger of injury. RULING: (1) Technical foul, possible play-on. (2) Play continues since the player is neither violating a rule nor is in danger. (3) The official must blow the whistle immediately. Award the ball according to Rule 6-6-z (playing without equipment).
A.R. 19. After a faceoff, the ball touches a player or players and goes out of bounds in the area between the defensive-area lines. Officials do not know who touched it last. RULING: Face off again.
A.R. 20. On a faceoff, the ball crosses the defensive-area line when the official inadvertently blows the whistle. RULING: Award the ball according to the alternate- possession rule.
A.R. 21. On a faceoff, the Team A faceoff player moves before the official blows the whistle. (1) Wing player A2 or B2 is across the wing line as the whistle blows. (2) Attack or defense player A3 or B3 is across the restraining line as the whistle blows. RULING: In all cases, because Team A had a faceoff violation, the faceoff has not taken place. Award the ball to Team B. Ignore the wing-area or restraining-line violation.
A.R. 22. During a faceoff, A1 covers the ball to draw it back. B1 clamps on top of A1’s stick and does not allow A1 to play the ball. RULING: Withholding by B1. A1 is awarded the ball on a quick restart.
A.R. 23. During a faceoff, A1 clamps on the ball and looks for a teammate to direct the ball to. He quickly directs the ball to A2. RULING: Legal play. The intent of this rule is to have the faceoff be a play that is in continuous motion.
A.R. 24. During a faceoff, A1 clamps on the ball and withholds the ball from play. He does not have a teammate to direct it to and continues to clamp the ball, keeping it from B1. RULING: Withholding by A1; the ball is awarded to Team B.
A.R. 25. A1 prepares to take a face-off with a crosse that does not conform to face-off requirements (no single layer of contrasting color tape on the shaft), but is otherwise legal for play. RULING: This is counted as a face-off violation. However, A1 & his crosse may remain in the game and participate in play.
A.R. 26. A1 pinches the ball in the back of the stick and (1) immediately flips the ball into the front of his crosse; (2) flips the ball onto the ground and directs the ball to a teammate; or (3) takes two steps away from the center line and flips the ball into the front of his crosse. RULING: In (1) and (2), these are legal plays. In (3) this is a faceoff violation for withholding. Award the ball to Team B, quick restart.
The Faceoff Academy | Meet The Staff
ON THE FIELD
824 attempted Division 1 & 2 face offs
Competed in 67 NCAA collegiate lacrosse games
Division 1: (University at Albany & Villanova University)
America East All Rookie Team in 2016
3x America East Rookie of the Week
2016: Top 25 in the country in Division I faceoff winning percentage
2016: Division 1 Single game record for faceoffs won with 26
5th in Division 1 history in Ground Balls in a single game (22)
14th in Division 1 history in Face Offs attempted in a single game (38)
Inside Lacrosse 13th ranked freshman in 2016 (postseason rankings)
Attempted 155 face offs while at Villanova University
550 division 1 face off attempts
Division 2:
USILA All-American
USILA All-North region 3rd Team
USILA North/South Senior All Start Game Nominee
4x USILA D2 Team of the week(Most appearances by a FOGO in 2021)
4x CACC Conference Defensive Player of the Week
CACC 1st Team All-ConferenceCACC All-Tournament Team
Broke CACC and Chestnut Hill College Single Season Face off winning % (78.5), face off wins(215), Ground balls per game(12.75), and Ground Balls(153)
2nd in division two history in single season face off % (78.5)
3rd in division two history in ground balls per game (12.75)
9th in division two history in single game ground balls picked up (23)
14th in division two history in single game face offs won (29)tournament
International: (Israel Lacrosse)
-2016 U-19 FIL Israeli World Team member
-Named to All Presidents tournament team in BC, Canada
-Led Israel to a 6th place finish (Highest finishing spot in countries history)
– Won a Silver Medal at the European Outdoor World Championship in 2017 in Budapest
– Named to the second team all presidents tournament team
– Led Isreal to a 2nd place finish (Highest finishing spot in countries history)
– 2018 European World Championship Gold Medal in Finland with Team Isreal
– Named to All-tournament Team
– Led Israel to acquire their first gold medal in country history
OFF THE FIELD
Student Athlete Leadership Advisory Committee, Villanova, PA August 2018 to May 2020 Group Leader and Big East Representative
• Represented lacrosse team on university-wide committee working closely with head coaches from all sports and senior administrators to develop and implement programs focused on student athlete welfare and advancement
• Represented Villanova University collaborating with representatives from other universities on cross campus initiatives spanning the Big East Conference
Big East SAAC Mental Health Panel Participant, Providence, RI July 2019 Big East Representative
• One of two Villanova student athletes representing the University in a conference-wide work group focused on student athlete mental health
• Developed a campus safe place plan for students suffering from anxiety and other mental health maladies; program was implemented at all Big East Conference universities
Israel Lacrosse Community Outreach Program:
• Toured Israel to speak to elementary, middle, and high school students in programs emphasizing the importance of team sports
Phi Betta Kappa Recipient:
• America’s most prestigious academic honor society
• Since 1776, Phi Beta Kappa has championed education in the arts and sciences, fostered freedom of thought, and recognized academic excellence.
UMass Boys Lacrosse Training Academy | Boys LAX Academy
Check in/out: All campers check in daily at 8:45 am. The full day campers will check out daily at 3:00 pm with our half day campers checking out at 12:00 pm.
Age & Ability: Our camp is open to boys ages 6-16, Our half-day camp option is open to ages 6-10 and our full day camp option is open to ages 9-16. All ability and levels are welcomed.
Meals: Campers are to bring their own lunch to camp.
Camp Schedule
8:45 – Campers arrive and check in; Stretching and warm-up
9:15 – First Session – Individualized skill work
10:15 – Position specific training
10:30 – Break, team building and leadership events
10:45 – Unsettled situational game play
12:00 – Supervised group lunch, Half-Day Campers depart
12:45 – Camp games and team building events
1:00 – Team Concepts – Settled game awareness and play
2:00 – Team games – Scrimmages
3:00 – Daily review and award ceremony – Full-Day Campers depart
Morning Training Session 1
Fundamental Stick Work – Specialized stick routines involving box and targeted fundamental drills
Position Specific Training
Defense – including a rotation of midfielders
Footwork – pivot, recovery and angles
Stick work – clearing, carrying and stick protection
Field Awareness – slide, recovery and on ball play
Attack
Situational Awareness – spacing, vision and offensive flow
Shooting– time and room, on the run, shot placement and selection
Dodging – from, X the ally and up top
Riding – drop back, pressure and 10-man rides
Midfield
Situational Awareness – spacing, vision and offensive flow
Shooting– time and room, on the run, shot placement and selection
Dodging – from, X the ally and up top
Defensive Play – body positioning, field awareness and sliding
Goalie
Communication – ball positioning, dictating the defensemen’s position and slides
Mechanics – placement in cage, off stick and stick side movement
Clearing – moving the ball quickly, communicating where to go with the ball and stick work
Face Off Specialist
Mechanics – footwork and body positioning
Outlets – pushing the ball to wings, communicating how and where they should go
Draw – speed work, counter moves and development of additional moves
Specialized Leadership Games and Events
Lacrosse capture the flag, lax baseball, lax water balloons, lax maze runner, ultimate lacrosse and other leadership activities
Morning Training Session 2
Unsettled Situational Game Play, focused on special awareness specific to each type of situation
2v1 Fast play from the ally, X and Y
Cross field 3v2 continuous play
3v4 off ground ball and clears
Full field transitional continuous play
Lunch
Chalk Talk – Reviewing techniques and game theories specific to the players position and the weeks on field technical activities
Afternoon Training Session 1
Grouped Position Specific Training- Attack vs. Defense, Midfield vs. Midfield and LSM’s
1v1’s, 2v2’s 3v3’s, 4v4’s– from all positions on the field focusing in
on specific game philosophy’s, techniques and spatial awareness
Specialized Team Building and Leadership Events
Lacrosse capture the flag, lax baseball, lax water balloons, lax maze runner, ultimate lacrosse and other leadership activities
Afternoon Training Session 2
Game Play – Clear ride scrimmage, full field scrimmages, camp championship tournament, 7 vs 7, box lacrosse tournament
Daily Award Ceremony
FogoLax and Xcelerate team up to host face off lacrosse camp
January 26, 2018
One day clinic will be February 18.
San Rafael, CA – Coaches at every level are very aware of how important ball possession is and the role of the face-off man. Xcelerate Lacrosse is excited to one again team up with Matt Schomburg and FogoLax to offer a pre-season face off lacrosse camp. The clinic will be held in Sunday, February 18th at T3 Performance in Avon, Ohio.
“Matt Schomburg is an invaluable resource for any face off player at any level,” states Xcelerate Lacrosse National Program Director, Brian Lalley. “My kids from the high school program as well as my travel program have greatly benefitted from his knowledge.”
This clinic will focus on lacrosse faceoff training and participants will learn the basic principals of speed, balance, power and technique to become proficient as a face-off man.
SPEED: Motorcycle Grip: Speed beats everything. Reaction time to the whistle; first to the ball.
BALANCE: One Knee Down: No weight on the hands keeps players mobile.
POWER: Finish your move with your forearms and upper body explode with your lower body out of your stance.
TECHNIQUE: Technique = Repetition = Muscle Memory
Critical skills such as proper positioning, grip, wing-play, stance, ball control, strategy and shooting will also be introduced at the clinic. Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn from some of the best face-off coaches in the country.
About Xcelerate Lacrosse
Founded in 2003 by former University of Virginia lacrosse players, Jay Jalbert and Steve Anderson, Xcelerate Lacrosse sets the standard for high performance instruction throughout the country. We’re passionate about the sport of lacrosse and it shows in the way we teach the game. With positive reinforcement and encouragement as the cornerstones of our coaching credo, we enable campers of all ages and skill sets to thrive.
Face-Off Factory, Fogolax Academy Overnight Camp
Costa Mesa, CA — Down, Set, Whistle! The Face-Off Factory and Fogolax Academy founder Matt Schomburg are joining forces this summer for a three day National Over Night Camp on July 13th through the 15th at Towson University prior to Champ Camp. This event will be limited to a specific number of players. Click here to register.
“This is going to be one of the biggest face-off only events ever held,” Bryan Burkhart, founder of the Face-Off Factory. “We are exhilarated to partner with Matt. His ability and experience combined with his knowledge and specialization will be the perfect complement to our current instructors Joe Nardella and Blake Burkhart.”
This is the only overnight event the Face-Off Factory will be holding this summer. Players will be receiving rigorous daily training and detailed instruction from both the Face-Off Factory and Fogolax Academy coaching staffs. The overnight format of the camp will give the coaches the time they need to correct and improve a player’s mind set and technique surrounding the face-off position.
“Fogolax is extremely excited to partner with Faceoff Factory,” said Fogolax Academy Founder Matt Schomburg. “We have specific training regiments that compliment and foster the development of the complete face-off athlete.
The Faceoff Factory’s athletes have a proven record of success both on and off the field. Their methodologies and ideals are congruent with ours. This event should be mandatory for any serious face-off athlete.”
The three day intensive overnight camp will include, film, chalk talk, multiple outside sessions and a head-to-head competition. However, the most valuable tool will be the player’s accessibility to the coaching staff. Face-off Factory’s signature competition will also take place on the final day of camp. Players will be placed in brackets based on their ages to declare our Face-off Factory National Overnight Champion winners. Top performers will be awarded prizes and be listed in college recruiter’s binders at Champ Camp.
Players will be filmed and evaluated throughout the day. The players will work together, in small groups based upon age, skill, and request, through stations to ensure the right level of instruction and supervision. The training days will focus on building the complete face-off midfielder, including techniques, strategy, shooting, fast breaks, early offense, defense, and substitutions.
Keep an eye on our Website over the summer, we will be holding regional group training sessions. If you have any questions, please e-mail or contact the Face-Off Factory at (315) 727-6914.
Faceoff Academy ‘Mythbusters’: The Clamp
The Faceoff Academy is kicking off the lacrosse season by presenting a six-part series for all face-off athletes. These videos are focused on giving tips and showing proper technique in order for players to get ready this preseason and throughout the season.
Video No. 1 featuring Greg Gruenlian focusing on teaching the proper technique of clamping and correcting the myths behind it.
FOA tips to take away
- Down the line — with this we will end up pushing the ball into the opponents stick and will make us out of position to fight for the ball when we do not win it clean
- Rolling wrists to clamp the ball — weakest motion we can use
- Proper Technique — Right hand pushes straight down and the left hand punches forward (9 o’clock to 10 o’clock). We stay balanced with our head over the ball
These points and others are addressed in the video above.
About The Faceoff Academy
The Faceoff Academy is dedicated to developing the lacrosse skills of every athlete through the highest quality of instruction. We strive to create well-rounded athletes with the ability to contribute to their teams offensively, defensively, and at the faceoff x. While physical skills are important, The Faceoff Academy recognizes that many times the mental game can be the difference between a good player and an elite player. Therefore, we place great emphasis on strengthening these skills. Although lacrosse is our main focus, we also seek to develop young men of character. The Faceoff Academy, above all else, takes pride in developing young men who are confident, and believe in hard work and discipline. Most importantly, The Faceoff Academy believes in live repetition as a way to improve as a faceoff specialist. The Faceoff Academy focuses on developing the following core techniques:
- Stance
- Moves
- Counters
- Groundball Work
- Wing Play
- Stickwork
- Shooting (ie. on the run)
- Lacrosse IQ
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @TheFaceoffAcademy
Twitter: @Faceoff_Academy
Jon Garino’s Lacrosse Profile | ConnectLAX
Jon Garino’s Lacrosse Profile | ConnectLAX
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Price
$100 / hour
Position
Faceoff
Instructor Level
Professional
University of Maryland ’17, Looking to help grow the game and develop polish face-off midfielders
Won a national championship with the University of Maryland in 2017, named player of the game. Finished the 2017 season ranked the #2 collegiate face-off specialist in Inside Lacrosse’s Face-off rankings. Played 1 season professionally with the New York Lizards. I have experience training young face-off athletes through the club program NXT and Philly-faceoff. I specialize in the stand-up neutral grip stance.
Men’s Details
Hourly Rate Per Player
1: $100
2: $80
3: $60
4: $50
Min Hours per Session
1 hours
Preferred / Maximum
Player to Instructor Ratio
1:4 / 1:4
Max Travel Distance
15 miles
90,000 -Stilinski, you idiot! – 4. Workout
Lessons are over. Now the most interesting thing for this day awaits me. Workout. All summer I trained so as not to lose, but only to hone the skill. God, I missed you.
-And hello again, disabled people – coach again for his own.
-Hello, coach! – we answered in unison.
-Well, shall we start? – shouted the coach- Malia, build a team.
-In position! – eeeh, I have long wanted to command like that again – Hitcher, you are on the spare, forgot? Doyle, back to your place! Watter, have you completely forgotten where you are standing? Keynes, out of your mind?
Everyone fell into place.Stiles. He is here. I smiled at him. And he told me.
-Stiles, come here please.
He approached. Seeing me in uniform, he saw me from head to toe. Visibly embarrassed. Is he one of those people who think girls can’t play lacrosse? God, just don’t.
-Coach, this is Stiles. Stiles Stilinski. He was the captain of the lacrosse team at the last school – I said – Would you mind me checking him out?
– Come on, honey – the coach smiled.
-Stiles, could you change into your gym clothes? We need to check you out.If everything goes well, and I have no doubt, then you will be one of the team’s players.
-Look, Malia, this is an extremely strange question that probably won’t please you. But still. Are you the captain of the lacrosse team ?! – surprise. I hate that.
-If you think girls can’t play lacrosse. Then you are deeply mistaken.
-How deeply am I mistaken?
“You have no idea, dude,” Hitcher replied on the bench.
I smiled contentedly. I love being praised.
-What if we play? – The grin from my face never disappeared.
-I’m all for it! – and Stilinski’s grin drove up.
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The game has started. I run to the goal with the ball with me. But then Stiles bumped into me.
-Hey! You’re finished, porshivets.
I run after him and forcibly take the ball away from him. I’m running. I’m hammering. I am glad.
“Ha!” I shouted right in Stiles’ face.
-The game is not over yet.
The ball is on the field. Again with me. Stiles takes it. He scores into the goal and smiles.
I have the ball. Adrenaline is boiling in me. The new kid runs after me and tries to get the ball. I run faster and I SCORE.
-2: 1, Stilinski.
– Malia, wins! – the coach is proud of me. I’m young.
– Attention, victory dance.
The spare turns on the music and starts. I dance as best I can.
“Is this for a long time?” Stiles asked.
Everyone nodded.
-I told you that she is the best in her business. Don’t mess with her. Eat.
Calm down, Hitcher. I don’t eat people. But thanks for the praise.
– So, Stilinski, wow, you really have that last name. And the name? – asked the coach with some surprise.
-Stiles.
-God, child, why are you so?
-Coach, closer to the point, how it pisses me off when he gets to the bottom.
-I’ll think a little. Now get up instead of Doyle. He doesn’t play anyway. Malia is doing a workout. Get started!
– We all got into position. The ball is on the field. Once. Two. Three …
After training
– Malia, wait. Malia! -Voice from behind.I can already guess who.
-Yes?
-Sorry. I was wrong.
– On the bill? – I know what he is. But this is even better.
– That girls can’t play lacrosse. You are beautiful. Well, I mean, beautiful in lacrosse. I’m sorry I didn’t think so.
I have achieved my goal. It remains to finish the case.
-Of course, I forgive you. And by the way. The coach accepted you.
-Thank you. You helped me a lot. You are the one who helped me get used to here – very nicely said.
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-Do you want a little refreshment?
– Sounds tempting.Agree.
-During the time I spent here, I found a great restaurant. Go.
We got into his car. Stiles has a great car.
We arrived at a restaurant. Bueno Clásica. That is what it was called. We sat down at a table and they brought us a menu.
-I’m here for the first time. Is the restaurant new?
-Yes. It opened when I arrived. What will you do?
-What would you advise me?
-Pizza.
– Well, well … I don’t mind.
The evening promises to be long and interesting.
The order was accepted. We only had to wait. There was a little silence. Again.
A painfully familiar face entered the restaurant. Oh no! What is he doing here ?! God help me! How did he find me?
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Stiles and Malia have a “date” or just lunch after workout …
Stiles is now on the lacrosse team, captained by Malia.
In the next chapter, you will find out who entered the restaurant.
90,000 International Selection of Berkhamsted’s Top Four Lacrosse Players
Four Berkhamsted students make their international debut in Lacrosse.
Izzy Yates (12), Fiona Fletcher (12) and Hannah Briggs (10) were drafted to England at the age of 19, and Jenny Hughes (12) to Wales (19).
Testing in England began back in September, followed by a training weekend to identify the country’s top young lacrosse athletes.Hannah 14, said: “It was a big surprise to hear this news. As in 10th grade, I didn’t expect to be chosen, so playing with an American touring team is amazing.”
Fiona and Izzy have trained with Lacrosse Academy in England for over a year and have been trained in regional and national teams to reach the elite level.
Fiona said: “I am so excited and grateful to represent England at U19 level.” It is difficult to describe the feeling I felt when I was first told, but I could not stop smiling! “
Izzy said, “I was determined to represent England.It’s such a relief that the hours and hours of training paid off, it certainly made it all worthwhile. I’m so happy for Fi, Hannah and Jenny too. “
Three of these girls will participate in the competition expected to take place in their home country as foreign nationals. An outstanding match between England and Wales will bring Jenny face to face with her teammates from Berkhamsted. Jenny continues the remarkable family sporting tradition after her mother played at Lacrosse for Scotland, two uncles for England and an aunt for Wales.
In recognition of Fiona’s leadership at Lacrosse, she will captain England U19 against a touring team from the United States, which is well known as the number one country on the international stage.
While Jenny was involved in the sport from a young age, Izzy, Fiona, and Hannah met Lacrosse when they entered Berkhamsted High School in grade 7. All four girls were unanimous in their appreciation of their capabilities and highlighted the impact of Berkhamsted Sport’s employees on their progress.
Headmaster of Berkhamsted School Emily Gray said: “An amazing achievement for all four girls! For our young girls at Berkhamsted, this is a great inspiration for what can be achieved. I am confident that we will continue to be international success in the coming years, I am very proud of Phi’s success. Izzy, Hannah and Jenny. ”
England Lighting
U19 British squad against Japan
Fiona Fletcher, Isabella Yates (Wildlife Sanctuary).
U19 English Team Senior Regional
Fiona Fletcher (Team A), Isabella Yates (Team B).
U19 National International Tournaments 2017
Fiona Fletcher (Team A) Isabella Yates (Team B)
U19 Team U19 England vs USA Touring Team
Fiona Fletcher (Captain), Isabella Yates, Hannah Briggs.
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