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Basic Skills for Learning to Play Lacrosse Session 1: Ground Balls

To start playing lacrosse, you need to master four basic skills: picking up the ball (ground ball), throwing the ball, catching the ball, and cradling the ball. Here is a practice plan with the best exercises for each skill that will make your practices very dynamic and fun

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When learning to play lacrosse, it’s very common for the ball to fall to the ground. Since it’s not allowed to pick it up with your hand, the first skill beginners should learn is how to pick up the ball with the stick.

Goal: Learn and perfect ground ball techniques, focusing on stance, stick control, and reactivity.

Explanation of the basics of ground ball technique.

Key points: low stance, stick angle, tracking the ball.Ground Balls: Essential Tips for Beginner Lacrosse Players7 Ground ball teaching tips

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