LacrosseU845 Minutes

45-Minute U8 Lacrosse Practice Plan

A stick-skills-first session for players just learning to cradle and catch — short, repeatable stations that build confidence with the stick before anything competitive.

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Total time: 45 minutes · 5 drill blocks
0–9 min · 9 minutes

Warm-Up: Footwork Ladder Drill

Simple footwork patterns to open the session before stick work.

9–18 min · 9 minutes

Fundamentals: Basic Cradling Introduction Drill

First introduction to cradling the ball securely while moving.

18–27 min · 9 minutes

Skill Station: Catch and Throw Fundamentals Drill

Basic catch-and-throw mechanics in a low-pressure partner setting.

27–36 min · 9 minutes

Small-Sided Competitive: Ground Ball Scramble Drill

A fun, competitive scramble that teaches ground-ball hustle early.

36–45 min · 9 minutes

Team Concept & Finish: Cradle and Cut Drill

Finish by combining cradling with a cut into open space.

Coach's Note Warm up players before the first whistle and keep transitions between blocks under a minute — standing around is where most youth practices lose focus. Adjust block lengths up or down slightly to fit your own roster size and field or court space.

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