As a defensive player, this is by far my favorite video you have released. Durkin plays like a beast. Nothing spectacular, just good physical, fundamental D. Great stuff.
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That's exactly why I make them. Highlight videos don't give you a good enough look at them. Especially for defenders for whom a good job usually means keeping themselves out of any highlight videos.
Lacrosse Film Room By far mate. I actually have this and several other 2013 games that ESPN had televised saved on DVR. It's good to see them for references and notes at times.
Impressive video. I like how Tucker was economical with his stick checks and actually used his body to deter Lyle from getting to the hole. More youth d-poles should take after Tucker's example here.
Goal-line extended defense. It's really defense 101, but impressive against a player of Lyle's stature. Lyle is so quick, so shifty, that even getting to the right spot is a credit to the defense. Another lost art, which is on display here, is using the pole to put space between the attackman and your feet. Allows the d-man to recover with his feet and get to gain position when the attackman makes a move to the goal.
These videos are awesome, keep them coming! I'm from the UK and have been playing for 4 years now, and would absolutely kill to be able to play position and body like Durkin...really useful to have videos like this to learn from the top college players.
It would be seen as "he is only making contact with one gloved hand at a time". College is rougher than the younger levels, and at anything less than that you would want to make it a little clearer. The line tends to be a little blurred in that situation, but what he is doing would be considered a defensive hold (which is a technique, not the technical foul). He is touching him with the hand on the stick and using it to keep him outside and play defense.
Already on it. A Tom Schreiber video is the next one. Though it's from the game against Syracuse, so that you get to see him up against Matt Harris. I do have 2 Princeton games against Yale, so it might be interesting to put together videos for both games to see what kind of adjustments Yale made for defending him in the second game.
Haha sorry I should've payed more attention, by the way; keep posting these 1 on 1's! They're a great study tool for attackmen. Thanks a lot and good job.
Love your videos. These 1v1 are the best. Just a suggestion maybe put the numbers of the players in the about section so I don't have to spend the first 30 seconds figuring out who is who :). Thanks
Durkin plays great defense on Lyle…but Lyle's teammates were setup on the crease three times by him for point blank shots and didn't convert any. So credit Durkin with great defense but also recognize that Lyle could have easily gone 1 goal and 3 assists in this game too so….Also the goal is to win the game. Wait, Lyle didn't get an assist on the fast break where he flipped the ball to his brother for the down low shot that scored? Who was the "official" scorer on that one? His brother didn't make any move - just spun and shot low….check for yourself at 5:04 mark….that has to be an assist….Something wrong with that Homewood Field scorer.
No. Take a look at the channel. This is one of 7 or so similar videos I've done. It's entirely about the matchup between two 1st team All-Americans. I didn't even realize Durkin had played him so well until after I finished the video.
Nonchalant...cause his pocket is mad deep... strong athlete yes...his stick skills are your typical resiveration box skills...with a smaller pocket...he d have less highlights
Thompson...strong athlete, no doubt...yet his pocket is a full on bag!!!! You put a stx Excalibur strung with leather in his hand and see what he can do....best stick skills ever..rob kavovitt...( rip)... ever pass he threw was $... he rarely got stripped...he didn't have a hammer wind up shot...but he kicked major ass using a Excalibur...same with Liam banks....those sticks...basically have small pockets...the defense men...can easily knock the ball out
As a defensive player, this is by far my favorite video you have released. Durkin plays like a beast. Nothing spectacular, just good physical, fundamental D. Great stuff.
Durkin is a monster and a master of his craft. this is my favorite video to watch and honestly I use it for coaching myself
Just in case you haven't been online in the last few months, Lacrosse Film Room is a great channel and one of our personal favorites. Every lacrosse player should watch and learn. Film is the only way to take you game to the next level. These guys are great.
Durkin should be the foundation of learning defense, a pure mentor on the field
I got to do a 3 hour lacrosse defense clinic with Tucker Durkin
Joe Fletcher and Tucker Durkin
brilliant. awesome to see these matchup videos with all these completely different players with different play styles going head to head.
That's exactly why I make them. Highlight videos don't give you a good enough look at them. Especially for defenders for whom a good job usually means keeping themselves out of any highlight videos.
I've watched this video so much, partially because of Thompson, mostly b/c I enjoy watching Durkin play, he's very well suited for D pole.
Man that kick save was awesome
These are great for defenders, especially this video... The way Durkin plays 1v1 is how every defender should play
Caleb Elliott if everyone did that there would be no points scored, I don't play lacrosse, but durkin is a beast
Durkin played really good D
I've watched this at least 100 times over the years lol
Durkin played really well against one of the best attackmen in the game. Fantastic video, as always.
This is great. Please keep making more of these!
So many future pros . Can't believe the talent coming out around this time
OH I'VE WAITED FOR THIS ONE!
I just can't wait to see the Thompsons in Rochester this summer.
I think it was well worth the wait. Probably the best one yet.
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By far mate. I actually have this and several other 2013 games that ESPN had televised saved on DVR. It's good to see them for references and notes at times.
Im so playing like this guy now
Great video This could be a defensive pump up video before a game.
Been waiting for this one thanks man I'm side the locasio one won't disappoint either
youre doing a great thing. really appreciate it
Great video. Defiantly earned another subscriber.
Impressive video. I like how Tucker was economical with his stick checks and actually used his body to deter Lyle from getting to the hole. More youth d-poles should take after Tucker's example here.
Goal-line extended defense. It's really defense 101, but impressive against a player of Lyle's stature. Lyle is so quick, so shifty, that even getting to the right spot is a credit to the defense. Another lost art, which is on display here, is using the pole to put space between the attackman and your feet. Allows the d-man to recover with his feet and get to gain position when the attackman makes a move to the goal.
based on the clips you wouldnt know that Albany won. Hopkins had great defense in the clips. They are always on their man tight
There is a huge selection bias in these clips though. The Hopkins defense is going to look it's best when Durkin is guarding the man with the ball.
These videos are awesome, keep them coming! I'm from the UK and have been playing for 4 years now, and would absolutely kill to be able to play position and body like Durkin...really useful to have videos like this to learn from the top college players.
durkin is a beast...so hopes he signs w/ the nll next winter despite his aabscence this year.
He wasnt credited for assists on either of those passes leading to goals. Otherwise he would have the record for single season points at 115
New to lacrosse.. can anyone tell me why at 1:25 ish, that is not a crosscheck called?
It would be seen as "he is only making contact with one gloved hand at a time". College is rougher than the younger levels, and at anything less than that you would want to make it a little clearer. The line tends to be a little blurred in that situation, but what he is doing would be considered a defensive hold (which is a technique, not the technical foul). He is touching him with the hand on the stick and using it to keep him outside and play defense.
Durkin played crazy good
I think a matchup with tom schreiber would be great for midfielders.. Maybe the Yale game
Already on it. A Tom Schreiber video is the next one. Though it's from the game against Syracuse, so that you get to see him up against Matt Harris.
I do have 2 Princeton games against Yale, so it might be interesting to put together videos for both games to see what kind of adjustments Yale made for defending him in the second game.
imagine tahoka playing with lyle and connor fields
What shaft is Durkin using?
who ended up winning this game?
Albany won 10-9. It's in the video description.
Haha sorry I should've payed more attention, by the way; keep posting these 1 on 1's! They're a great study tool for attackmen. Thanks a lot and good job.
Lacrosse Film Room Awesome video. Studied this video a lot because of Durkin. Awesome study tool for 1v1 defense.
Phenomenal defense
Love your videos. These 1v1 are the best. Just a suggestion maybe put the numbers of the players in the about section so I don't have to spend the first 30 seconds figuring out who is who :). Thanks
I usually try to include players' numbers in the description. I'll go back and fix them all now. Thanks for letting me know.
is the guy on ball at 0:37 wearing a pro 7 ?
They all are. The video is about 2-3 years old
Durkin is REALLY good
At 00:16 watch the yard sale
Durkin plays great defense on Lyle…but Lyle's teammates were setup on the crease three times by him for point blank shots and didn't convert any. So credit Durkin with great defense but also recognize that Lyle could have easily gone 1 goal and 3 assists in this game too so….Also the goal is to win the game. Wait, Lyle didn't get an assist on the fast break where he flipped the ball to his brother for the down low shot that scored? Who was the "official" scorer on that one? His brother didn't make any move - just spun and shot low….check for yourself at 5:04 mark….that has to be an assist….Something wrong with that Homewood Field scorer.
Who won?
Is Tucker in the Mll?
Yes he plays for the Florida Launch
Yes Florida launch
Brandon 111 I think he got defensive rookie of the year too
Video made by a hopkins fan?
No. Take a look at the channel. This is one of 7 or so similar videos I've done. It's entirely about the matchup between two 1st team All-Americans. I didn't even realize Durkin had played him so well until after I finished the video.
Yeah this was a great game
I don't know their names well, but the one with the depole was cross checking
Good Defense
Epic
More like Thompson v. Basset
lyle is so nonchalant
Nonchalant...cause his pocket is mad deep... strong athlete yes...his stick skills are your typical resiveration box skills...with a smaller pocket...he d have less highlights
He clearly had 2 assist
Is it just me or does this one and the Matt Landis one against Lyle seem very similar
Good defense looks the same
2 assists.
Durkin>fletcher
Hopkins goalie is good but he has Teri left sty
Terrible*
Thompson played 1980 lacrosse. No real moves, bull your way though, dunk it in.
I saw few inside rolls tho, he definitely has moved
Fidget spinners? 4:53
tucker durkin is my moms fiancées brother 👌
you wanna cookie?
Yo mama lesbian?
Zach05892 can I get a cookie?
lyle is my cousin
Thompson...strong athlete, no doubt...yet his pocket is a full on bag!!!! You put a stx Excalibur strung with leather in his hand and see what he can do....best stick skills ever..rob kavovitt...( rip)... ever pass he threw was $... he rarely got stripped...he didn't have a hammer wind up shot...but he kicked major ass using a Excalibur...same with Liam banks....those sticks...basically have small pockets...the defense men...can easily knock the ball out