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1 ball between two4 marker cones (10x10m)2 Lacrosse stick per pair

equipmentExplore dodgingImprove through split dodge change of handsIntroduce some contact Add more defender

progressionHow to play:

Correct cradle actionStick protectionChange of directionFollowed by pace changeRefine/ develop dodges

Key points

Purpose: To explore how to outwit an opponent

Run the GauntletMark out a 10m x 10m box with conesPlayers start on opposing linesBall carrier must try to get past opponentAlternate after best of 3 attemptsDefenders try to delay ball carrier for 5 seconds

5 balls6 marker cones 1 Lacrosse stick each

equipmentStart with a draw/face-offPlayers allowed into opposition half for 4 secs if in possession of a ball

progressionHow to play:

Accurate passingCatching techniqueCommunicationDecision making of when and how to pass.

Key points

Purpose: To pass and catch accurately in a game situation

catch zone Teams of 5- 6 players Set up like Benchball/ Dodge ball Cross the halfway line, when completed a pass Continue to play, until a winning team has all their players in the catch zone

4 balls 6 marker cones 1 Lacrosse stick eachBucketsStopwatch

equipmentChange the shape of the courseTry using non dominant hand

progressionHow to play:

Quick feetHands wide apart on stickHands low to the groundBend knees to scoopPush through the ball

Key points

Purpose: Scoop the balls into the bucket as quick as possible

scoop challenge Place 4 balls, 2 stick lengths away from the bucket The start/finish line is another 2 stick length away From the start/finish line scoop the 4 balls into the bucket, only finishing when you return to finish line

1 ball per station 7 marker cones per station 1 Lacrosse stick eachStopwatch

equipmentAt the blue cone on the return leg, pass the ball to the next participantTry to beat your own timeCompete against other team to complete course

progressionHow to play:

Hands wide apart on stickExplore the carry positiontry to cradle to ball

Key points

Purpose: To carry the ball and zig-zag around the cones

snake mountain Set up one of the course options Complete the course without dropping the ball If the ball is dropped, start the course again Place the ball on the start line for a team mate to begin their turn on the course

Option aOption b 1 ball per person8 marker cones per station 1 Lacrosse stick eachStopwatch

equipmentMove the balls to the side to pick upAfter a time limit, teams can steal other teams balls and return to their base

progressionHow to play:

Hands wide apart on stickStep next to the ballSquat to get hands lowScoop through the ball

Key points

Purpose: To introduce the technique of picking up the ball.

pick up put down Set up 2 boxes at opposite ends of an area How many times can you return the balls to the other zone in a designated time or number of balls Keep a total of the balls moved.

1 ball per pair 3 cones per pair1 Lacrosse stick each

equipmentRun forward to catchCatch with dominant hand, throw with non dominant handHow many catches can be completed in 60 seconds?

progressionHow to play:

Hands wide apart to catchCushion the ball to catchSide on over-arm throwTop hand in the middle of stick to push through

Key points

Purpose: To throw and catch successfully and accurately

partner passing Split the group into pairs, partners face each other, 5 paces apart. Partner A, starts with the ball. The pairs the must make 2 successful passes before partner B can moves back 2 paces The first team to the finish line are the winners

AB 2 ball per station 4 marker cones per station 1 Caller

equipmentPasses must be over armCall out two numbers, team mates must pass once before returning the ball to the callerRoll/ call out two balls

progressionHow to play:

Hands wide apart on stick to pick up/ scoopFree your hands to pass

Key points

Purpose: To scoop the ball and make a successful pass

steal the bacon Split the group into two teams and give everyone a number. To start, the Caller will roll the ball out and call a number. The number from each team will try to scoop the ball and return to the ball to the caller to score.

3452132145# 3 2 ball per station 4 marker cones per station 1 caller2 goals/ targets

equipmentStart with two numbersGoals can only be scored after a dodgeIntroduce checking for defenders Face/ Draw to start game

progressionHow to play:

Hands wide apart on stick to pick up/ scoopFree hands to shoot/passBe direct go for goal

Key points

Purpose: To develop all fundamental skills in a game

steal the bacon match Set up teams with a goal to defend/ score in. Players have only 4 seconds to hold onto the ball The ball is rolled out by the caller, after every 20 seconds of play an additional number is called out After every goal, a new number is called out

3452132145# 3 1 ball eachCones as shown1 Lacrosse stick eachGoal

equipmentStart on one kneeSquat positionStep into shotAdd targets bibsIf equipment available introduce a goalkeeper

progressionHow to play:

Lower gripPointed front toeRotate from hipsFollow through to groundPass the ball into goal

Key points

Purpose: To carry the ball and zig-zag around the cones

shooting rangePlace group in a arc 10 to 12m from goalEach player has a ball. Start from the left side of the goal. 1 at a time, players shoot at the goal. On the final shot, everyone collects a ball.

More balls than players Marker cones 1 Lacrosse stick eachBuckets or hoops

equipmentAfter scoop, players try to change handsThrow balls to the next team mate

progressionHow to play:

Hands wide apart on stickStepSquatScoopCarry ball close to body

Key points

Purpose: To develop scooping and carry skills in competition

Robbing the nest Split group into 3- 4 teams. Each player takes it in turns to run into the middle, scoop a ball and carry it to their teams bucket. The team with the most balls wins

1 ball per person marker cones 1 Lacrosse stick each4 goals

equipmentChange hands in & out of conesDodge past each coneTeam passes to player once they reach shooting cone

progressionHow to play:

Carry the stick close to shoulderShoot using passing techniqueFinish shots with a point

Key points

Purpose: To challenge scoop, carry skills against opponents

Robin the nest relay Each players starts with a ball, 1 at a time, work around the course to score in the goal. Complete the course without dropping the ball The winning team is the first to score with all their balls and have every back at the start cone.

2 balls per station4 marker cones 1 Lacrosse stick each

equipmentCarry/ hold the ball for 4 secondsIntroduce defensive checksIntroduce a goal

progressionHow to play:

Correct cradle actionStick protectionChange of directionAccurate passing to make an easy catch

Key points

Purpose: To keep the ball and outwit opponents

3 v 2 keep ball2 teams of 3. One team starts with the ball, the other team, starts with 2 player.Keep the ball by finding space in the areaIf possession is lost, the other team get the ball and teams swoop roles (attack 3 defence 2)

1 ball marker cones 1 Lacrosse stick

equipmentCarry/ hold the ball for 4 secondsIntroduce defensive checks

progressionHow to play:

Correct cradle actionStick protectionChange of directionAccurate passing to make an easy catch

Key points

Purpose: To keep the ball and outwit opponents

pressure box1 team starts with the ball, they must complete 5 passes. On completing passes 1 opposing player can try and intercept the ball. If unsuccessful, the other team start again. To win must achieve 5 with all opponents in their half.