Josh Byrne is one of the most elite dodgers in lacrosse — and what makes him special isn’t flash; it’s simplicity and precision. In this clip, Byrne uses a split release — widening his base, then bringing his right foot back underneath his hips to create leverage. That small movement gives him balance, power, and control. When he finally crosses over and drives, he’s already won the battle. This is the type of dodge that applies to every level — from youth players learning fundamentals to advanced players refining their craft. If you’re serious about developing elite dodging ability, study how that right foot sets up everything. 🔥 Key Takeaways: - Wide base = options both ways - Right foot under body = leverage + power - Contact with bicep/shoulder = control through pressure - Simplicity wins Drop your thoughts below 👇 ➡️ Have you practiced your split release yet? ➡️ What’s your go-to dodge right now?

This might be the smartest penalty shot I’ve ever seen. Cody Jamieson goes down his wrong side — and buries. What makes this play so special is how Jamieson forces Nick Rose to hold that short side, reads his positioning perfectly, and then throws a smooth twister to the far-side corner. It’s not that you should be trying to pull this off yourself — this shot is extremely difficult, especially in smaller US Box goals where goalies can widen out and take away more net. The takeaway is the IQ behind it — Jamieson is reading the goalie, testing the short side, then reacting to what Rose gives him. 🧠 The Short FAR This is how you break down a great Short FAR, and why it’s so productive. 1️⃣ Get across the face of the net. You should always be getting across the crease. That’s when the goalie is most vulnerable — when he has to move post-to-post and adjust his feet. Every great Short FAR starts with movement that forces the goalie to shift. 2️⃣ Understand what the Short FAR really is. The Short FAR is a short-side fake followed by a far-side finish — but it’s not just a hand fake. It’s a read-based sequence controlled with your feet. You throw that short-side fake to freeze the goalie, then step around him and reach your stick to space. Once you’ve created that separation, you finish far side. You’re not trying to overpower him — you’re out-thinking him. 3️⃣ Get to your strong side. Anytime you’re on a breakaway or attacking from the floor, get out to your strong side first. That allows you to come back across the face of the net and use your body to control the Short FAR. It’s all about angles — strong side to cross-crease gives you the best lane for your fake and finish. 4️⃣ Control everything with your feet. The Short FAR isn’t about hands — it’s about how you move. Your feet dictate timing, your step dictates space, and your read dictates the finish. When you can control those three things, you can make goalies move on your terms. Jamieson’s finish is genius because he does all of this instinctively.