Basic Skills for Learning to Play Lacrosse Session 4: shooting

Duration: 90 minutes

Objective: Learn and improve shooting technique, focusing on accuracy, power, and proper stance.

1. Introduction (10 min)

• Explanation of Basic Shooting Technique

• Key points: foot positioning, stick grip, wrist movement, and focus on the target.

• Demonstration of shooting technique: how to position oneself, body rotation, and how to use hip movement to generate power.

Importance of aiming and following through toward the goal after the shot. For more clarity on these points, check out this article: Unleashing Power: How to Shoot Hard in Lacrosse

2. Activity Development

Static Shooting (15 min)

• Objective: Establish a solid technical base for controlled and accurate shooting.

• Exercise: Players practice shooting from a fixed position, focusing on technique and precision.

• Instruction: Take shots at the goal without moving. Different distances can be used to vary the exercise. 4 point shooting Drill
  3-Second, 3-Man Ground Ball to Shot Warm-Up

Moving Shots (20 min)

• Objective: Practice controlling the shot while moving, focusing on maintaining accuracy and power.

• Exercise: Players move in a line and shoot at the goal while on the move.

• Instruction: As they move, each player should take a shot at the goal upon reaching a set marker.
  C-Cut Quick Release Drill
  Crease Roll and Shoot Drill

Shooting Under Pressure (20 min)

• Objective: Develop the ability to shoot under defensive pressure.

• Exercise: Players pair up. One player positions herself as the defender, applying light pressure to simulate game situations.

• Instruction: Each player tries to protect her stick and find an angle to shoot while the defender applies light pressure.
  Inside Out 1v1 Drill for Men’s Lacrosse: Develop Offensive and Defensive Skills

Simulated Game: Shots in Real-Game Situations (15 min)

• Objective: Practice shooting techniques in real-game situations.

• Exercise: Divide the group into small teams and play a simulated game where each team attempts to score.

• Instruction: Players should look for opportunities to shoot at the goal during the game, applying what they’ve learned.
  Mini match
  King of the Field

3. Closing (10 min)

Progress Evaluation and Feedback

Comments and tips on what was learned in the session.

Discussion on the importance of posture and accuracy in shooting in real game situations.

Learning to shoot in lacrosse is crucial as it turns opportunities into goals, improving accuracy and control by targeting hard-to-reach areas of the goal. This builds confidence, helps players adapt to different offensive scenarios, and strengthens team play by enabling coordinated plays, ultimately increasing chances of success in the game.