Stepdown Shooting w/ Partner

Summary

A drill your players can do on their own for pre-practice or incorporate into your team shooting sessions

Tags

AttackBlock - On Air (no opponent)CollegeHigh SchoolIntermediateMen’s LacrosseMidfieldShootingTeam ShootingWomen’s Lacrosse

Set Up

Put players anywhere on the field about 8 yards away from each. They will simply make a pass and execute a step down shot. We want players to work on catching the ball loaded and emphasize driving to the cage.

Coaching Points and Principles

  • Get stick up in box ready to catch and shoot
  • Minimize cradle as you catch it, trying catch it loaded
  • Transfer weight, drive off back foot
  • Work on different release points

Progressions

  • Do the same drill on the wing or different points on the field
  • Add in hand exchange, before shot

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