Category
Men's Lacrosse Practice Drills content filed under Ground Balls.
Ground balls can change the momentum of a lacrosse game. The best players don't simply react to loose balls. They attack them with proper technique, positioning, and determination. Learn the fundamentals of scooping and how to turn every ground ball into an opportunity.
The traditional 3v2 drill can become predictable when players always know where the ball is coming from. These variations change the starting location and introduce different transition scenarios, forcing players to recognize, communicate, establish position, and react quickly.
This full-field scramble drill combines a 2v2 ground ball battle with transition, 5v5 play, clearing, and conditioning. Players stay on the field until they earn their way off with a goal.
members
A 2v2 ground ball turns into a 3v2 the moment possession is secured. This drill sharpens competitive toughness, transition awareness, and fast-break decision-making in one continuous rep.
members
The Butt-to-Butt Drill, also known as the Back-to-Back Drill, helps players develop body control, level changes, and ground ball awareness. This competitive and physical exercise teaches girls how to scoop the ball under pressure and run away from defenders after gaining possession.
members
A simple but effective twist on a traditional ground ball drill to make sure every player practices ground ball technique. All too often when we do one vs one or two vs two ground ball drills the losers never actually practice picking up a ball, rolling away and making a pass.
members
In lacrosse, reaction speed and decision-making can be the difference between a successful play and losing possession. This drill, ideal for young players, blends agility, reflexes, and focus in a competitive and educational activity. Along with improving response time and coordination, it can incorporate learning elements to reinforce basic concepts in a fun and effective way.
members
The Scoop and Shoot drill keeps players engaged from the moment they arrive, ensuring they develop essential skills like ground ball recovery, quick transitions, and shooting mechanics. It also eliminates downtime, keeping players active and focused while rewarding those who show up early and are ready to work.
members
The 5-yard ball pickup drill is perfect for refining the ball pickup technique in lacrosse, a crucial skill for maintaining possession during the game. With this drill, players learn to pick up the ball on the move, improving their control and speed on the field.
members
“Messy Yard Lacrosse” is a fast and dynamic game designed to improve stick skills and ball control in a fun and competitive environment. Girls, divided into two teams, must use their lacrosse sticks to pick up and transport balls to the opposite side of the field, preventing them from accumulating in their own “yard.” At the end of the time, the team with the fewest balls on their side wins. This activity promotes speed, teamwork, and decision-making under pressure, while players practice key lacrosse skills
members
The figure-eight relay drill for boys’ lacrosse helps players improve ground ball pickups, cradling, and ball control while navigating cones in a competitive, race-style format. Variations such as switching hands, shooting on goal, and adding defenders make the drill more challenging and game-like, enhancing key lacrosse skills.
members
This drill is perfect for young, beginner players, offering a fun way to practice essential skills like ground balls and cradling. It’s simple to set up with minimal equipment, and the fast-paced nature keeps kids engaged while building confidence in their technical abilities.
