High School Lacrosse Practice Plan: Ground Ball Mastery
**Objective:**
Enhance ground ball skills, competitiveness, and transition play to improve possession rates and overall game performance.
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## 00:00 – 00:15 | Dynamic Warm-Up & Fundamentals
**Drill: Figure-Eight Relay Drill**
Focuses on ground ball pickups, cradling, and ball control while navigating cones in a competitive format.
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## 00:15 – 00:40 | Technical Ground Ball Drills
**Drill: 3-Second, 3-Man Ground Ball to Shot Warm-Up**
Players pick up a ground ball and shoot within three seconds, emphasizing quick decision-making and execution.
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**Drill: 3 Cone Scoop & Shot Drill**
Improves shooting accuracy and quick release by combining ground ball pickups with immediate shooting.
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## 00:40 – 01:10 | Competitive Ground Ball Drills
**Drill: 3-Man Ground Ball Elimination**
Three players compete for a ground ball; the winner stays on. Builds intensity and situational awareness.
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**Drill: 5v4 Midfield Ground Balls**
Coach initiates play with a GB; players react quickly to secure possession and move into transition.
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## 01:10 – 01:40 | Game-Like Ground Ball Scenarios
**Drill: Full Field 2v1 Ground Ball into Fast Break**
Compete for a GB and immediately attack in a fast break scenario. Teaches awareness and decision-making under pressure.
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**Drill: 5v4 Scramble Drill**
Simulates unsettled play to test ground ball recovery and team transition execution.
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## 01:40 – 02:00 | Cool-Down & Reflection
- **Static Stretching** – Focus on quads, hamstrings, shoulders, and lower back.
- **Team Huddle** – Recap key takeaways. Ask: “What helped you win GBs today? What can you improve?”
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## Why This Practice Plan Works
This session mixes fundamental technique with high-pressure decision-making and game-speed application. By linking
