Equipment Needed
- Sticks
- Balls
Keep balls on the ground
A bulk bag of lacrosse balls means every player has one to scoop without waiting their turn.
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- Place a ball on the ground in front of each player.
- Leave enough space for players to approach and scoop safely.
Instructions
- Approach the ball with knees bent and the stick angled down toward the ground.
- Scoop through the ball in one smooth motion, bringing the stick up and into a cradle position.
- Practice this from a standing start 8–10 times.
- Once comfortable, add a few slow running steps into the scoop.
Coaching Points
- A low, wide base makes scooping far easier and more balanced than standing tall.
- The stick should be moving THROUGH the ball, not stabbing straight down at it.
- It's fine if the first several attempts miss or bobble — that's completely normal at this age.
- Bring the ball up into a cradle position immediately after every successful scoop to build the full habit.
Variation
Roll the ball gently instead of leaving it stationary for a moving-target challenge, or turn it into a simple relay race.