How to Defend Behind the Goal in Women’s Lacrosse

Support your goalie by keeping your attackers outside the 8-meter during this challenging defensive lacrosse play.
One of the hardest situations to defend in women’s lacrosse is when the ball is behind the goal. In this instance, the defender can work from behind the goal or stay in front. Watch the video to learn how to defend behind the goal and discover even more lacrosse tips and drills with Pro Tips: protips.dickssp...
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[@shannonburke1265]

I’m confused though because the defender would get called for 3 seconds if she stays in the 8 right?

[@dyanashtevens]

Good question! You probably found this out by now, but if you're marked up (within a sitck length away), a defender can stay in the 8.

[@CBBnCO]

@@dyanashtevens In the video, while the player with the ball is behing the goal, they are clearly not within a stick length of each other. I have the same question and will now go seek an answer elsewhere.