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Women's Lacrosse Skills and Techniques content filed under Stick Skills.
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Develop better women's lacrosse players by turning everyday stick work into stick mastery. Learn how to build cradling, stick protection, head-up awareness, footwork, creativity, and decision-making into practice.
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The Wall Ball Drill is one of the most important exercises for developing technical precision in girls’ lacrosse. It teaches rhythm, control, and consistency in passing and catching, helping players gain confidence with both hands. This daily practice is the foundation for advanced stick handling and overall skill improvement.
The Twizzler Pass is a creative lacrosse technique that helps players improve stick skills and passing angles. This guide breaks it down simply for new coaches.
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In women's lacrosse, long passes are a powerful tool—not just for transition, but for total field control. Teaching this skill means unlocking vision, leadership, and smarter team play.
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Players should learn this technique for moments when a regular shot isn’t possible. It adds versatility, keeps their stick protected, and increases their scoring options in tight spaces and fast plays.
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Learn how to coach midfield cutting the right way in girls’ lacrosse. This article covers north-south movement, separation techniques, and stick protection strategies to improve transition play.
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Improve your shooting game by learning the riser shot—a diagonal release that lifts the ball into upper corners. Perfect for both girls’ and boys’ lacrosse players looking to shoot with more deception and speed.
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In lacrosse, players are rarely standing still, so catching on the move is essential. This shuttle line drill helps develop stick protection, quick passing, and hand-switching under realistic game-like motion.
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Switching hands in lacrosse is a crucial skill that helps players maintain possession and outmaneuver defenders. This article explores different hand-switching techniques to enhance mobility and offensive effectiveness.
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The jump shot in women’s lacrosse follows a similar technique to men’s lacrosse, with some differences due to factors like strength, playing style, and the equipment used. This skill allows players to take quick and powerful shots while on the move, improving goal-scoring opportunities by surprising defenders and goalies. Mastering the correct movements for the jump shot is essential to maximize shot power and accuracy.
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Shooting on the run in lacrosse is an essential skill that allows players to take advantage of fast breaks and create scoring opportunities while on the move. Since you're typically moving at full speed, it requires good body control, timing, and accuracy. Here’s how to effectively shoot on the run:
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In women’s lacrosse, the fake shot is an essential tool to deceive the goalie and create scoring opportunities. Players can manipulate the defense and goalie to gain an advantage, enhancing their chances of scoring. Here’s how to execute an effective fake shot and why it’s so important in the game.
