Youth Lacrosse

Men's Lacrosse Practice Drills members

Sharks and Minnows

By Joe Juter

Sharks and Minnowsis a lacrosse drill that focuses on practicing evasion and defense skills while improving cradling technique. In this game, a group of players (the “minnows”) tries to cross a playing area without being tagged by the “sharks”. The benefits of this drill include the development of agility, speed, and quick decision-making under pressure. Additionally, it promotes teamwork and communication among players.

Men's Lacrosse Practice Drills members

Hungry Hungry Hippos

By Joe Juter

The Hungry Hippos lacrosse drill is a fun and engaging exercise designed to improve players’ ground ball skills, reaction time, and quick decision-making. The drill is named after the popular children’s game “Hungry Hungry Hippos,” where players scramble to collect as many balls as possible.

Men's Lacrosse Practice Drills members

Cone Tunnel 1v1

By Joe Juter

Lacrosse is a fast-paced sport that requires a blend of physical agility and strategic thinking. The Cone Tunnel 1v1 drill is a fantastic way for players to develop both their offensive dodging and defensive skills. This drill focuses on improving key abilities such as speed, ball control, evasion techniques, and defensive anticipation, providing a challenging environment for attackers and defenders alike.

Women's Lacrosse Practice Drills members

Figure-Eight Relay: Girls’ Lacrosse Drill for Ground Balls, Cradling, and Ball Control

By Joe Juter

The figure-eight relay drill for girls’ lacrosse improves key skills like ground ball pickups, cradling, and ball control in a competitive team format. Variations such as adjusting cone distances, adding defenders, and incorporating shooting practice challenge players to sharpen their technique and decision-making under pressure.