1. LEARN. LEAD. INSPIRE. Effective Offenses For Every Level Joe Ernst Head Coach Southwestern University (D-III) Georgetown, TX

2. LEARN. LEAD. INSPIRE. Thinkers Are Players Set plays dont encourage thinking on their feet. – They run what they know, even if things break down.

3. LEARN. LEAD. INSPIRE. Thinkers Are Players Teach them the game and they will be more effective and have more fun. – If they know how to react to anything they can play with flow and passion.

4. LEARN. LEAD. INSPIRE. Thinkers Are Players Teaching formations and motion make great lacrosse players who can make decisions on the fly. – We want players who can think on their feet.

5. LEARN. LEAD. INSPIRE. The Gold Standard The 2-3-1 is the simplest and most effective offense in lacrosse. – Balance – Motion – Dodging – Multiple points of attack – Weak side attack options

6. LEARN. LEAD. INSPIRE. 2-3-1 Basic Motion Keep things balanced. Keep players moving.

7. Motion Offense 2-3-1 M3 M1M2 A1 A2 A3

8. Motion Offense 2-3-1 M3 M1 M2 A1 A2 A3

9. Motion Offense 2-3-1 M1 M2M3 A3 A1 A2

10. Motion Offense 2-3-1 M3 M1 M2 A1 A2 A3

11. LEARN. LEAD. INSPIRE. 2-3-1 Sweep Teaches players to instinctively move out of a dodgers path. Allows options to dump to crease, rollback and outlet.

12. Motion Offense 2-3-1 Sweep M3 M2 A1 A2 A3 M1

13. Motion Offense 2-3-1 Sweep M3 M2 A1 A2 A3 M1

14. LEARN. LEAD. INSPIRE. 2-3-1 Dodging From Up Top Ball control. Clears out a side to dodge. Numerous looks. Reverse to weak side option.

15. Virginia (TOP) 2-3-1 M3 M1M2 A1 A2 A3

16. LEARN. LEAD. INSPIRE. 2-3-1 Wing Play Multiple players in motion. Numerous looks Keeps players balanced.

17. Motion Offense 2-3-1 Wing Play M3 M1M2 A1 A2 A3

18. LEARN. LEAD. INSPIRE. 2-3-1 Dodging From X

19. LEARN. LEAD. INSPIRE. 1-4-1 High Power O Gives a different look. More traditional draw & dump. Teaches head up dodging and looking for the one more pass.

20. LEARN. LEAD. INSPIRE. 1-4-1 Crease Play Maryland System Less pick and rolls (Less confusion for younger players) Rotating in an oval with weak side C cutting to the ball Fill both pipes when ball is at X

21. 1-4-1 Offense Maryland Crease work M3 M1 M2 A1 A2 A3

22. 1-4-1 Offense Maryland Crease Work M3 M1 M2 A1 A2 A3

23. LEARN. LEAD. INSPIRE. 1-4-1 Dodging From Top Draw and Dump option. Back door option. Dodge and follow creates roll back for weak side attack.

24. 1-4-1 Offense Maryland Dodging from top M3 M1 M2 A1 A2 A3

25. LEARN. LEAD. INSPIRE. 1-4-1 Dodging From Wings Draw and Dump option. Multiple feed options. Dump to X creates weak side opportunities.

26. 1-4-1 Offense Maryland Dodging from wings M3 M1 M2 A1 A2 A3

27. LEARN. LEAD. INSPIRE. 1-4-1 Dodging From X Draw and Dump option. Multiple feed options. Roll back behind GLE creates weak side opportunities.

28. 1-4-1 Offense Maryland Dodging from X M3 M1 M2 A1 A2 A3

29. LEARN. LEAD. INSPIRE. Easy Transition Between Sets Very simple to move from 2-3-1 to 1-4-1 and vice versa. This can help to confuse a defense.

30. 1-4-1 to 2-3-1 Transition M3 M1 M2 A1 A2 A3

31. 2-3-1 to 1-4-1 Transition M3 M1 M2 A1 A2 A3

32. LEARN. LEAD. INSPIRE. Simple & Effective Teach them HOW to play. Can be fun and high tempo. Lets them develop. Can be used at any level.