Youth Girls' Lacrosse Practice Plan: Building Fundamentals

Objective:
Develop essential lacrosse skills for youth players, emphasizing ground ball pickups, stick handling, passing accuracy, and basic offensive movements. This practice aims to build confidence, teamwork, and a solid foundation for future development.​

00:00 – 00:15 | Warm-Up

• Cone Competition – Boost Speed, Coordination, and Teamwork
  A fun warm-up activity that enhances agility, speed, and teamwork through dynamic cone drills.
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00:15 – 00:30 | Ground Ball Fundamentals

• 5-Yard Scoop Drill to Improve Ground Ball Pickups
  Focuses on mastering ground ball techniques through repetitive movements, enhancing accuracy and speed.
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00:30 – 00:45 | Stick Skills Development

• Figure Eight Drill
  Enhances passing accuracy, mobility, and communication between players, refining cutting and movement techniques.
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00:45 – 01:00 | Passing and Shooting

• Pass, Pass, Cut and Shoot
  Reinforces ball movement, cutting timing, and finishing under pressure, developing offensive skills.
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01:00 – 01:15 | Small-Sided Games

• 2v2 Ground Ball Challenge
  Encourages communication and teamwork by having players compete for ground balls and transition into offensive plays.
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01:15 – 01:30 | Offensive Strategy Implementation

• 2-3-2 Triangle Offense for Beginner Women’s Lacrosse
  Simplifies positioning while teaching spatial awareness and continuous triangle rotations to maintain space and create effective passing lanes.
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Why This Practice Plan Works

This 90-minute practice plan is meticulously designed to introduce youth girls to the fundamental skills of lacrosse.Starting with a dynamic warm-up, players engage in activities that enhance agility and teamwork, setting the tone for the session. The focus on ground ball pickups through the 5-Yard Scoop Drill ensures that players develop the essential skill of gaining possession, which is crucial in game situations. The Figure Eight Drill and Pass, Pass, Cut and Shoot exercises are instrumental in improving stick handling, passing accuracy, and offensive movements, laying a strong foundation for future offensive strategies. The 2v2 Ground Ball Challenge introduces players to competitive scenarios, fostering communication and teamwork. Implementing the 2-3-2 Triangle Offense introduces basic offensive structures, teaching players about spacing and movement. Overall, this comprehensive approach not only enhances technical abilities but also boosts players' confidence and understanding of the game's dynamics, leading to better performance during actual matches.