Passing on the Move: Improving Agility, Accuracy, and Teamwork in Men's Lacrosse
Lacrosse is a fast-paced, high-intensity sport that demands technical skills, teamwork, and quick thinking. One of the most crucial skills to develop is the ability to make accurate passes while continuously moving on the field. The "Passing and Movement in the Area" drill is an excellent way to improve these key areas, especially in men's lacrosse, where speed, precision, and communication are essential. Below, we explain how to perform this drill and the benefits it brings to lacrosse players.
3 cone scoop & shot drill
Enhance lacrosse shooting accuracy and quick release with this solo drill. Using three cones, lacrosse balls, and a goal, set the cones 5 yards apart, starting 10-15 yards from the goal. Begin at the center cone, shoot, sprint to the right cone for a shot, return to the center, then move to the left cone for another shot. Repeat for set rounds, focusing on quick, accurate shots with proper form. Variations include time constraints, dodging, and using the non-dominant hand.
Wall ball for long poles
A lacrosse long stick defenseman should play wall ball to hone their stick skills, develop muscle memory, and improve their overall proficiency with the long pole. Wall ball practice allows defenders to refine their passing accuracy, catching ability, and defensive maneuvers in a controlled environment, leading to increased confidence and effectiveness on the field. By regularly practicing wall ball, long stick defensemen can enhance their defensive capabilities, contribute more effectively to their team's transition game, and ultimately become more versatile and impactful players in all aspects of the game..
Ground ball, Pass, Shot warm up drill
This is a very simple warm up drill that works the fundamentals of ground balls, passing and shooting. Highly recommend this.
123 Box Slide Drill
As coaches we often work hard on a defined slide package, or multiple slide packages in our lacrosse drills. Maybe you are a crease slide guy, or a coma slide guy, or even an adjacent slide guy. In addition to working on the slide, this lacrosse drill really emphasizes the slide and the recovery.
Circle The Crease Into a 3v2
I love drills that can incorporate a little bit of everything. This fun version of 3v2 does exactly that. I highly recommend you give it a try if you want to work on some fundamentals but change things up a little bit.
Inside out 5v4 drill
Fun and competitive drill that works on ground balls, getting open, passing, shooting.
Tight box shooting drill
The tight formation increases difficulty in passing while working on quick passing and getting off a quick shot on goal. This is a great drill to work on quick ball movement and getting off a shot quickly. A fun way to increase stick skills.
Criss Cross Shooting Drill
The goal is to give offensive players lots of repetitions at cutting and shooting on or around the crease.
6v6 Unsettled Breaks
This is a drill to work on 6V6 in transition, ball movement and team defense in a fast paced fun drill. This is a great drill if you are working with a large group of players.
2v2 alley in ground ball
What happens immediately after a loose ball pick-up? Here we focus on ground balls, ball movement, rides and clears all in one drill. Drills that directly emulate game scenarios, are fast-paced, and focus on a number of fundamentals simultaneously in every activity are great and this one certainly does that.
5 minute 2v1 drill
This fast drill encourages a tremendous amount of hustle from the players, the drill offers up a fast 2V1 to 2V2, it is really a shooting drill, encourages players to quickly recognize and ‘make plays’ as well as defenders learning to handle the ball in close quarters close to the cage, as well as attack players playing defense. High pace, high energy will add passion to your practice and get the kids moving and engaged.
Change of Direction Drill
The "Change of Direction Drill" is a key lacrosse exercise designed to improve agility, ball control, and quick decision-making. By simulating game situations where attackers dodge defenders, players practice rapid directional changes while maintaining control of the ball. This drill enhances shooting accuracy and power, making it essential for developing speed and efficiency in offensive plays.