Build stronger possession skills with five girls’ lacrosse ground ball drills that progress from clean pickups to contested ground balls, team support, and outlet passes.
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Ground balls can quickly change the momentum of a girls’ lacrosse game.
Winning the ball is only the first step. Players also need to scoop it cleanly, protect their stick, handle pressure, and make the next pass to keep possession.
That means ground ball work should progress beyond simply running to a stationary ball.
A good progression starts with clean pickups, then introduces pressure and competition, and eventually requires players to win the ball and make a useful outlet pass.
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