Dominating Face-Offs

Paul Cantabene, Head Coach Villa Julie College;
former assistant coach/Offensive Coordinator University of Maryland Lacrosse

Widely regarded as one of the elite face-off specialists in the sport, Coach Cantabene shares several innovative and progressive drills, techniques, and strategies for winning every face-off. With on-field demonstration at game-speed, Cantabene starts with drills covering basic stance, stick-handling, and competitive face-off situations. Next, he moves into clamping the ball, set and step, second step, all the while building up to live face-off drills. Cantabene also shares the six essential attributes he looks for in a successful midfielder. This video provides both players and coaches the valuable intricacies of winning more face-offs and becoming an excellent midfielder!

43 minutes. 2004.

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