1 ball between two 4 marker cones (10x10m) 2 Lacrosse stick per pair

2. equipment progression Key points Run the Gauntlet Purpose: To explore how to outwit an opponent 1 ball between two 4 marker cones (10x10m) 2 Lacrosse stick per pair Explore dodging Improve through split dodge – change of hands Introduce some contact Add more defender Correct cradle action Stick protection Change of direction Followed by pace change Refine/ develop dodges How to play: • Mark out a 10m x 10m box with cones • Players start on opposing lines • Ball carrier must try to get past opponent • Alternate after ‘best of 3’ attempts • Defenders try to delay ball carrier for 5 seconds

3. equipment progression Key points catch zone Purpose: To pass and catch accurately in a game situation 5 balls 6 marker cones 1 Lacrosse stick each Start with a draw/face-off Players allowed into opposition half for 4 secs if in possession of a ball Accurate passing Catching technique Communication Decision making of when and how to pass. How to play: • 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. equipment progression Key points scoop challenge Purpose: Scoop the balls into the bucket as quick as possible 4 balls 6 marker cones 1 Lacrosse stick each Buckets Stopwatch Change the shape of the course Try using non dominant hand Quick feet Hands wide apart on stick Hands low to the ground Bend knees to scoop Push through the ball How to play: • 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 finishline

5. equipment progression Key points snake mountain Purpose: To carry the ball and zig-zag around the cones 1 ball per station 7 marker cones per station 1 Lacrosse stick each Stopwatch At the blue cone on the return leg, pass the ball to the next participant Try to beat your own time Compete against other team to complete course Hands wide apart on stick Explore the carry position try to cradle to ball How to play: • 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 a Option b

6. equipment progression Key points pick up put down Purpose: To introduce the technique of picking up the ball. 1 ball per person 8 marker cones per station 1 Lacrosse stick each Stopwatch Move the balls to the side to pick up After a time limit, teams can steal other teams balls and return to their base Hands wide apart on stick Step – next to the ball Squat – to get hands low Scoop – through the ball How to play: • Set up 2 boxes at opposite ends of an area • How many times can you return the balls to the • other zonein a designated time or number of balls • Keep a total of the balls moved.

7. equipment progression Key points partner passing Purpose: To throw and catch successfully and accurately 1 ball per pair 3 cones per pair 1 Lacrosse stick each Run forward to catch Catch with dominant hand, throw with non dominant hand How many catches can be completed in 60 seconds? Hands wide apart to catch Cushion the ball to catch Side on over-arm throw Top hand in the middle of stick to push through How to play: • 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 A B

8. equipment progression Key points steal the bacon Purpose: To scoop the ball and make a successful pass 2 ball per station 4 marker cones per station 1 Caller Passes must be over arm Call out two numbers, team mates must pass once before returning the ball to the caller Roll/ call out two balls Hands wide apart on stick to pick up/ scoop Free your hands to pass How to play: • 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. 1 2 3 4 # 3 5 5 4 3 2 1

9. equipment progression Key points steal the bacon match Purpose: To develop all fundamental skills in a game 2 ball per station 4 marker cones per station 1 caller 2 goals/ targets Start with two numbers Goals can only be scored after a dodge Introduce checking for defenders Face/ Draw to start game Hands wide apart on stick to pick up/ scoop Free hands to shoot/pass Be direct – go for goal How to play: • 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 1 2 3 4 # 3 5 5 4 3 2 1

10. equipment progression Key points shooting range Purpose: To carry the ball and zig-zag around the cones 1 ball each Cones as shown 1 Lacrosse stick each Goal Start on one knee Squat position Step into shot Add targets – bibs If equipment available – introduce a goalkeeper Lower grip Pointed front toe Rotate from hips Follow through to ground Pass the ball into goal How to play: • Place group in a arc 10 to 12m from goal • Each 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.

11. equipment progression Key points Robbing the nest Purpose: To develop scooping and carry skills in competition More balls than players Marker cones 1 Lacrosse stick each Buckets or hoops After scoop, players try to change hands Throw balls to the next team mate Hands wide apart on stick Step Squat Scoop Carry ball close to body How to play: • 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 team’s bucket. • The team with the most balls wins

12. equipment progression Key points Robin the nest relay Purpose: To challenge scoop, carry skills against opponents 1 ball per person marker cones 1 Lacrosse stick each 4 goals Change hands in & out of cones Dodge past each cone Team passes to player once they reach shooting cone Carry the stick close to shoulder Shoot using passing technique Finish shots with a point How to play: • 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.

13. equipment progression Key points 3 v 2 keep ball Purpose: To keep the ball and outwit opponents 2 balls per station 4 marker cones 1 Lacrosse stick each Carry/ hold the ball for 4 seconds Introduce defensive checks Introduce a goal Correct cradle action Stick protection Change of direction Accurate passing to make an easy catch How to play: • 2 teams of 3. One team starts with the ball, the other team, starts with 2 player. • Keep the ball by finding space in the area • If possession is lost, the other team get the ball and teams swoop roles(attack 3 – defence 2)

14. equipment progression Key points pressure box Purpose: To keep the ball and outwit opponents 1 ball marker cones 1 Lacrosse stick Carry/ hold the ball for 4 seconds Introduce defensive checks Correct cradle action Stick protection Change of direction Accurate passing to make an easy catch How to play: • 1 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.