2 hour practice with time for position focused drills

0-10 minutes: Warm-Ups & Dynamic Stretching

• Objective: Warm and get ready to play

• Dynamic stretches

10-20 minutes: Stick Work

• Objective: Improve catching and throwing fundamentals

• Click for some Sample Stick work drills

• Partner Passing: Quick, one-touch passes at short, medium, and long distances.

• Off-Hand Work: Focus on using non-dominant hands for cradling, passing, and catching.

20-40 minutes: Specialty skills

• Objective: Break off into groups to work individual skills that are specific to certain positions

• Click for some Goalie drills

• Click for some Face off drills
• Click for some Defensive footwork drills

• Click for some Offensive shooting drills

40-60 minutes: High intensity team drill

• Objective: To get the players moving and competing

• Emphasize hustle, passion and love for the game. They should be tired but at the same time having a blast.

• Click for some Drills that will really get the team moving

60-80 minutes: Man up Man down

• Objective: Practicing man-up and man-down scenarios in lacrosse prepares teams for real-game situations where penalties affect player numbers, giving them the skills to capitalize offensively or defend effectively. It strengthens teamwork, quick decision-making, and positioning, crucial for gaining an edge during power plays or penalty kills.

• Click for some Man up plays to work on
• Click for some Man down strategies to work on

• Note: There are traditionally a man up and man down team, meaning that many of your players will not be participating in this. Try work as many players in as much as possible or at least let them do stick work. Don’t let them just sit and watch, you can tell them to watch and learn but they will not be. They will more than likely politely zone out.

80-110 minutes: Game Tactics (6v6 Scrimmage)

• Objective: Let’s play, let them have at it. Try not to over coach. Guide bit by bit but let them play as much as possible. They will learn by doing, not by stopping.

110-120 minutes: Wrap-Up:
Static stretch, while stretching :

• Brief Team Discussion (2-3 minutes): Review what went well, areas to focus on, and goals for the next practice.

• Cool-Down Stretches (5 minutes): Static stretches, focusing on recovery.

This practice plan combines skills, intensity, and game strategy, offering a balanced, productive practice.