3v3 to 7v7
This Is a great drill to help them to keep their spacing in the 3v3 and look to work the 2-player game options. In the clear, focus on marking up quickly to eliminate the easy feed to the outlet player up top. The transition to 7v7 is a great opportunity for them to work on recognizing whether they are in a fast break versus slow break situation based on the defense. The defense will emphasize their footwork and containing the 1v1 to the outside lane as well as communicating about the doubles/slides and seeing both ball and player on the back side.
Back to Back 3v3
This is a fun drill that can be vary competitive and promote creativity. It is a great way to get away from the standard drills and break things up a little bit. Especially if space is limited.
Split 3v3
This a great drill to work well with the space given to them and work well as a unit. Stick skills will improve and creative will grow through a drill like this.
4 pass to a 5v4 break
This is a traditional 5v4 drill with a bit of a twist. A great way to sneak some extra stick work in and maintain the next players in line attention. Especially at the earlier levels when we run these drills all the players do not touch the ball and therefore do not work on the most fundamental skill of the sport. No waiting! Once the one group ends the new 4 up top begin passing and the expectation will be set that the players down low will be ready in time.
Receive the pass for a quick shot inside the 8 meter
This is a great drill to emphasize timing the feeds, getting open in the 8m with pressure on, defending inside the 8m, dodging, faking and shooting.
One Player Advantage inside the 8 meter
A great player up drill to teach quick ball movement while attackers learn to maintain their space inside the 8 meter. Defense is working on communication and slides.
2 v 2 Circle ground ball dril
In this drill, players split into two teams and compete to control ground balls tossed by the coach into a circle, aiming to complete two consecutive passes before exiting near their team's line to score a point. Emphasis is on strong communication for both teams: attackers coordinate to facilitate quick, effective passes, while defenders focus on rapid marking and strategic doubling to prevent easy exits and scoring.
Cross Field Zig Zag Lines
This a great drill that can incorporate many players as they work on their sticks skills from many angles.
Criss Cross Passing
Warm up stick work drill that incorporates both passing, catching, communication and ground balls.
6 Person Cradling Relay
This engaging drill enhances conditioning and cradling skills, requiring players to sprint with the lacrosse ball across various field markers in a relay format. Each player in teams of six runs every segment of the field, transferring the ball at designated cones, ensuring a full-speed practice of fundamentals.
2 Balls 4 Players Stick Drill
I really like this drill as it is an alternative to the old school line drills as the kids get many more touches. A great stick work drill to start every practice or warm up before games where players get into small groups of 4 and get a lot of touches.
RLine Possession Drill
This is a great transition drill to work in stick skills and team work.
3V2 Dynamic Scramble Drill Drill
The drill is designed to enhance stick skills, shooting accuracy, and defensive tactics in a fast-paced, game-like environment. It focuses on improving players' decision-making, field awareness, and communication through continuous dynamic play.
Box Out Roll Out and Pass
This is a fun drill focusing on boxing out, picking up the ground ball and rolling out to make a clean outlet pass.