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5-Yard Scoop Drill to Improve Ground Ball Pickups

Ground ball pickups are an essential skill in women’s lacrosse, allowing players to maintain possession throughout the game. The 5-Yard Scoop Drill focuses on helping girls master this technique through repetitive movements on the field, enhancing their accuracy and speed in picking up the ball.

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Introduction:Ground ball pickups are an essential skill in women’s lacrosse, allowing players to maintain possession throughout the game. The 5-Yard Scoop Drill focuses on helping girls master this technique through repetitive movements on the field, enhancing their accuracy and speed in picking up the ball.

Step-by-Step Drill Breakdown:

Team Setup:Position the players in four or five lines, each with three or four girls lined up behind. Make sure everyone is aligned and ready to begin the drill.

Coach’s Call Instructions:On the first signal from the coach, players should prepare for the drill, positioning themselves in their lines and awaiting further instructions.

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