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Simon Says Stick Skills Drill

The listening game gives young players a fun reason to practice a variety of stick positions and simple moves while cradling, without the pressure of getting everything perfect.

Age RangeAges 6+
Duration8 minutes
Group Size4+ players
SportLacrosse

Equipment Needed

  • Sticks
  • One ball per player

Every player needs their own ball

A bulk bag of lacrosse balls means the whole group can play along at once.

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Setup

  • Players spread out, each with a stick and ball, facing the coach.
  • Coach calls out a series of simple stick-skill instructions.
Simon Says Stick Skills DrillPlayers cradle in place, facing the coachPPPCOnly move on “Simon says”; try many stick positions

Instructions

  1. Coach calls a move only after saying "Simon says" (e.g. "Simon says cradle on your left side").
  2. Players attempt the move while continuing to cradle their ball.
  3. If the coach calls a move WITHOUT saying "Simon says" first, players who do it sit out one round.
  4. Rotate through several different stick positions and simple moves over the game.
Coaching Points
  • Keep the moves simple and achievable — switching cradle sides, holding the stick high, cradling while kneeling.
  • This is about exposure and fun repetition, not technical perfection.
  • Demonstrate each move once before calling it so players know what to attempt.
  • Keep the mood light; sitting out for a round is a minor, low-stakes consequence.

Variation

Let a confident player take over calling moves, or add simple footwork (a hop, a small shuffle) to the calls for older groups.

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