Stick skills

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How Girls Can Train Alone in Lacrosse and Improve Faster: A Complete Beginner-Friendly Guide

By Joe Juter

Girls who want to get better at lacrosse often feel limited when they don’t have teammates around. But the truth is that some of the strongest players in women’s lacrosse built their foundation through solo work. Training alone gives you freedom, focus, and unlimited repetition—three things that speed up your progress. This guide breaks down the key steps girls can follow to train on their own safely and effectively.

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How to Train Alone in Lacrosse

By Joe Juter

Training alone is one of the fastest ways for a lacrosse player to develop skills, fix weaknesses, and build confidence. This guide shows coaches how to teach players a simple structure for effective solo training. By following these steps, any athlete can improve stick skills, shooting, dodging, conditioning, and creativity all without needing a partner.

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Total Stick Control – Developing Fluidity, Balance, and Confidence

By Joe Juter

This 90-minute session builds complete control of the lacrosse stick through dynamic drills that enhance rhythm, precision, and hand-switching ability. Designed to develop smooth and confident handling.

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1v1 Defensive Mastery Developing Confidence and Control

By Joe Juter

This 90-minute practice plan focuses on building strong, confident defenders capable of controlling 1v1 matchups. Through structured progressions of realistic drills, players learn to anticipate offensive movement, improve footwork, and master defensive decision-making.

Women's Lacrosse Practice Drills

Top Three Drills to Learn Passing and Catching the Ball

By Joe Juter

This article provides an in-depth look at a passing drill specifically designed for women in lacrosse, focusing on building precise passing skills and agile movement. Tailored to enhance stick control and decision-making, this drill helps female players sharpen their ability to pass under pressure and develop greater ambidexterity.

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8-Step Stick Work Routine to Improve Lacrosse Stick Control and Precision

By Joe Juter

This eight-step stick work routine, designed by Coach Mike Faith from Franklin & Marshall College, is a powerful daily tool for players who want to refine their control, grip, and technical precision. Each step emphasizes hand sensitivity, body alignment, and stick fluency fundamentals that separate good players from great ones.

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How to Practice Wall Ball Correctly for Faster Skill Improvement

By Joe Juter

The Wall Ball Drill is one of the most important exercises for developing technical precision in girls’ lacrosse. It teaches rhythm, control, and consistency in passing and catching, helping players gain confidence with both hands. This daily practice is the foundation for advanced stick handling and overall skill improvement.

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Advanced Wall Ball Routine: Building Control, Speed, and Confidence

By Joe Juter

Wall ball is one of the most powerful tools to improve stick control, speed, and accuracy—but only when executed with proper form. This guide shows coaches how to progress players from basic technique to advanced one-hand and two-hand quick stick drills that build elite ball-handling skills.

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Tight Cradle and Strong Finish: Controlling the Stick Through Contact

By Joe Juter

This drill focuses on maintaining a tight cradle while driving toward the goal and finishing under pressure. Players learn to keep their top hand close, protect their stick from checks, and explode through contact for a powerful finish.

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Lacrosse Stance One-Step Drill for Women’s Lacrosse Players

By Joe Juter

The Lacrosse Stance One-Step Drill is a dynamic wall ball exercise that focuses on form, rhythm, and control. By emphasizing proper body mechanics and soft hands, players learn how to generate power through their legs and hips while maintaining quick release and consistent accuracy.

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Standing Two-Hand Behind-the-Back (BTB) Wall Ball Drill for Women’s Lacrosse

By Joe Juter

The Standing Two-Hand Behind-the-Back (BTB) wall ball drill is an advanced exercise designed for female lacrosse players to build control, creativity, and confidence. It helps players maintain proper stick mechanics while performing challenging behind-the-back passes and catches, enhancing both coordination and game-ready reflexes.

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Zipping the Pass Through X Timing, Angles, and Separation

By Joe Juter

Executing a fast and accurate pass through X is key to maintaining offensive rhythm. This drill helps attackers read defenders, create separation, and deliver sharp feeds under pressure.