B2B2B Ground Ball to 2V1

Summary

This ground ball game is great for youth lacrosse teams looking to add in some competition and fun, being a progression to a traditional ground ball drill.

Tags

2v1Ball Control (with the ball)BeginnerBox LacrosseGame - Live PlayGround Ball BattlesMen’s LacrossePassingSmall Area GamesU10U8Women’s Lacrosse

Set Up

Put 3 players back to back to back, with a ball on the ground in the middle. Give each player a number (1,2,3)Players must start with their stick on their shoulders and heads up, no cheating! On the whistle, it’s a live groundball. Who ever wins the ball, coach will yell out a number, that player is on defense and the 3rd player can now play 2v1 with the teammate who has the ball. You can make it a keep away game, or have them attack a goal.

Principles and Coaching Points

  • Ground balls
  • use body to box out and feet to kick ball loose
  • Play under pressure
  • Game recognition, either play defense or offense.

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