Set Up
Create a small area playing field and split players into 2 teams. Both teams at opposite end of the fields, and lacrosse balls to the middle of the field. I usually like to you 1/2 balls to players.. so if there are 20 total players, use 10 balls. On the whistle, the players will run in trying to get a ball. Once they gain possession, they must run away and escape the defenders staying in the playing area. The team with the most balls at the end of 1 minute wins that round
Rules
Coaching Points & Principles
- Groundballs! Winn the ground ball battles
- Stick control & cradling with the ball vs pressure
- Teamwork, don’t be afraid to pass to open teammates to maintain possessions
Boys Version for Reference: https://lacrossedrive.com/chaos-keep-away-game/
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- Players can pass to teammates to escape pressure and maintain possession
- If they go out of bounds with a ball, turnover to defending player
- Players without the ball, can pressure to take away and flip a possession
- The team who possesses the most balls after 1 minute, wins
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A fun game that emphasizes players finding solutions before finding the advantages
Set Up
Create a playing are ad add a 5-yard wide “no-pass zone” across the center of the field using two parallel lines of cones. The kids will play a Regular 2v2 1/2 field type game. While in the no-pass zone, you cannot pass. You must carry the ball through that zone individually. Once you exit the zone, passing is allowed again. This forces every ball carrier to have an individual carrying solution at least once per possession. It creates the 1v1 moment within a team game context. Rotate through, offense to defense to back of the line
Coaching Points & Principles
Progressions
- Widen the no pass zone for more 1v1 action
- Narrow zone for faster play
- play 3v3
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- Transition Play, offense should be trying to find the dodging solutions
- Have the defense double team once the dodger gets beat
- Finding advantages – In the dodging aspect, players should find the space to attack in the 1v1 matchup, and then any 2v1 advantages outside the zone
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A change of pace and fun game to do with younger players that emphasizes teamwork and hustle!
Set Up
Using Lacrosse sticks, create a tic tac toe board on the field. Split the players up into 2 teams, and each team has different colored balls. This is like a relay race as well, so the next teammate cannot run to place a ball, until their teammate returns. Play until the team makes 3 in a row!
Coaching Points and Principles
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- Teamwork!
- Working Hard
- Awareness
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A fun drill that works on stick control and allows the kids to have some fun and creativity!
Set Up
Put players in lines of 4 or 5, with the lead player with NO ball, they are the TRUCK. The 4 players behind them ar the Trailers and they all will be carrying a ball. The Truck will run in random patterns for 15-20 seconds, and the Trailers must run, and stay in line following the Truck! After the time is up, switch the roles until everyone has been a TRUCK!
Coaching Points and Principles
Progressions
- Add less players so it goes quicker
- Use Cones to make it easier to navigate for less experienced players
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- Truck – Try to make quick moves, change direction, create a pattern
- Trailers – Keep your heads UP! cradling the ball under control. If you drop it, pick it up and continue
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A fund game that introduces all even play and playing against pressure
Set Up
Make a 25 x 20 yd. field with a 3 yd. scoring zone on each end. The teams play 3v3 and score by cradling down downfield, making passes, and finishing with passing into the end zone. Once a TD is scored, the opposing team re-starts the game from their end zone. Players can’t carry the ball into the endzone unless they have made 2 passes already. Everyone must move to find space and connect
Coaching Points & Principles
Progressions
- Set more passing limits
- Play 4v4 with more advanced players or u10/u12
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- Cradling – Carry the ball vs pressure
- Finding Space
- Play vs Pressure
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