Lacrosse practice plan
60-Minute Youth Lacrosse Practice Plan
A youth lacrosse practice that maximizes stick touches, teaches ground balls the right way and finishes with small-sided games.
60 minutes10U to 12UFocus: Stick skills, ground balls and passingSkill work with games
Warm-upSkillWater breakDrillCompetitionCool-down
Equipment
Balls (lots) · Cones · Goals · PinniesThe plan, block by block
1. Warm-up
Dynamic warm-up
7 min0:00 - 7:00
- High knees, skips, lateral shuffles
- Cradling while jogging
Coaching points
- Stick up, top hand at the head
2. Skill
Wall ball or partner passing
12 min7:00 - 19:00
- Right hand 20 throws, left hand 20 throws
- Quick-stick catches
Coaching points
- Hands away from the body
- Step to the target
3. Skill
Ground ball lines
10 min19:00 - 29:00
- Roll a ball out, scoop through it and run 5 yards
- Add a partner who calls for the pass
Coaching points
- Low hands, scoop through, protect
4. Water break
Water break
2 min29:00 - 31:00
5. Drill
Shooting lines
10 min31:00 - 41:00
- Shoot on the run from both sides
- Aim for corners
Coaching points
- Shoot overhand, follow through
6. Competition
3v3 small-sided games
15 min41:00 - 56:00
- Small field, quick goals
- Every player must touch it before a shot
Coaching points
- Move without the ball
7. Cool-down
Huddle
4 min56:00 - 60:00
- Stretch and shout-outs
Coach's notes
The more touches, the faster kids improve. Keep lines short and balls everywhere.How to adapt this plan
- Assign wall ball homework: 100 throws a day.
- Use soft balls for new players.