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Improve stick skills, passing, and dodging with the 3-person shuttle drill. A fast-paced lacrosse warm-up designed to maximize reps and develop all-around fundamentals.
Simple drill, real impact. Triangle passing teaches players how to get open, see the field, and move the ball with purpose.
If you want better stick skills, start here. This wall ball routine builds control, confidence, and consistency in just 10–15 minutes a day.
If you can’t complete the first pass of a clear, nothing else matters. This drill builds the timing and confidence to hit runners in stride.
This is a great ground ball drill to make sure everybody gets the reps. All too often the winner coops through the ball, rolls out and makes a pass but the others just get back in line without going through those fundamentals. This changes that.
Most defenses don’t break on the slide, they break after it. This drill teaches players how to recover, communicate, and protect the middle.
A warm-up that actually wakes players up. This mirror drill builds reaction, footwork, and focus, all while keeping things fun and competitive.
Great offenses don’t force passes, they create them. This drill teaches how to separate, read pressure, and zip the ball through X at the right moment.
If your stick isn’t protected, nothing else matters. This drill teaches players how to stay tight, turn under pressure, and finish with control.
Most players lose ground balls before they even scoop. This drill teaches how to win position first, then secure and protect the ball.
These drills teach players how to separate their arms from their body when throwing stick checks.Players practice three patterns: Figure 8s, Ws, and Ms, each designed to improve arm independence and stick quickness.These simple drills help coaches build strong habits before adding real defensive pressure.
Learning how to throw stick checks the right way is essential for new defenders.This guide explains the three non-negotiable rules every defense player must follow:1) Keep your position.2) Use your arms before the stick.3) Rely on quantity, not power.
