2-Hour Lacrosse Practice Plan for Beginner Girls: Building Skills and Confidence
00:00 to 00:10
A fun introductory drill to get the kids moving and in the mood for a great practice
Steal the bacon
00:10 to 00:15
Dynamic stretch
Dynamic Warm-Up Routine
00:15 to 00:20
Jog around the field
00:20 to 00:35
Cradle the ball teaching Proper technique
Cradling the lacrosse ball, a step by step guide
00:33 to 00:45
Ground Ball Drill
This is an enjoyable way for beginners to develop essential skills while experiencing competition and practicing contact.
Hungry hippo Ground Ball Drill
00:45 to 1:00
Passing / catching
After working on cradling and picking up a ground ball this is a logical next step
The basics of catching and throwing
Meatloaf passing drill
1:00 to 1:10
Distance passing
Raising the challenge by lengthening the pass
1:10 to 1:20
Shooting drill
All kids love shooting as a reward.
Shooting drill options
1:20 to 1:35
Unsettled play with an offensive player advantage provides a fun opportunity to encourage players to focus on passing the ball rather than attempting to dodge through the entire defense.
Rapid Response 4v3
1:35 to 1:55
Game time! Keep it safe, divide the teams, and let the girls' lacrosse action begin!
1:55 - 2:00
Team stretch
Running a Girls' Lacrosse Practice – Leverage the Practice Plan
This practice plan is a step-by-step guide designed to help you run a well-organized and effective practice session, specifically tailored for beginner girls' lacrosse teams. It provides a minute-by-minute structure to keep players engaged, learning, and progressing. Before getting started, here are some tips to make the most of this plan:
How to Use the Practice Plan
Flexible and Adaptable: Treat this plan as a guide. Feel free to adjust or substitute drills to better suit your team’s goals or address specific areas of improvement.
Tailor to Your Team: Each time slot features a suggested drill, but you can add or swap activities as needed to better develop your players’ skills.
Keep Players Active: Movement is key to reinforcing good habits and keeping players focused. Setting up multiple stations for the same drill can help keep everyone engaged.
Plan Ahead: Since players will rotate through multiple drills, organize the field in advance to ensure smooth transitions and minimize downtime during practice.
Running an Effective Girls' Lacrosse Practice
A successful practice balances active participation with clear instruction. This plan is designed to help beginner girls build foundational skills, stay focused, and develop a love for the game.
Tips for Optimizing the Practice Plan
Include Conditioning: Lacrosse is a fast-paced, high-energy sport that requires stamina. Incorporate conditioning into your practice to help players perform their best. While it might be challenging, the benefits will show on game day.
Focus on Technique: Spend time teaching proper form and reinforcing good habits. Poor technique can develop quickly with just a couple of repetitions, but building strong skills takes consistent effort. Prioritize quality instruction during drills.
Provide Hydration and Breaks: Place water bottles at each station to ensure players can hydrate without interrupting the flow of practice. Regular breaks keep players energized and reduce the risk of injury.
Make It Fun: Especially for beginner girls, practices should be enjoyable and engaging. Fun drills and positive energy keep players excited about learning and coming back to the game.
With this practice plan and these tips, you’ll have the tools to lead an effective session that builds skills, fosters endurance, and keeps your beginner girls' lacrosse team motivated and improving. Start transforming your practices today with this step-by-step guide!
