1.1 ball between two 2.4 marker cones (10x10m) 3.2 Lacrosse stick per pair equipment 1.Explore dodging 2.Improve through split dodge – change of hands 3.Introduce some contact 4.Add more defender progression How to play : 1.Correct cradle action 2.Stick protection 3.Change of direction 4.Followed by pace change 5.Refine/ develop dodges Key points Purpose : To explore how to outwit an opponent Run the Gauntlet 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

1.5 balls 2.6 marker cones 3.1 Lacrosse stick each equipment 1.Start with a draw/face-off 2.Players allowed into opposition half for 4 secs if in possession of a ball progression How to play : 1.Accurate passing 2.Catching technique 3.Communication 4.Decision making of when and how to pass. Key points Purpose : To pass and catch accurately in a game situation catch zone 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

1.4 balls 2.6 marker cones 3.1 Lacrosse stick each 4.Buckets 5.Stopwatch equipment 1.Change the shape of the course 2.Try using non dominant hand progression How to play : 1.Quick feet 2.Hands wide apart on stick 3.Hands low to the ground 4.Bend knees to scoop 5.Push through the ball Key points Purpose : Scoop the balls into the bucket as quick as possible scoop challenge 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 finish line

1.1 ball per station 2.7 marker cones per station 3.1 Lacrosse stick each 4.Stopwatch equipment 1.At the blue cone on the return leg, pass the ball to the next participant 2.Try to beat your own time 3.Compete against other team to complete course progression How to play : 1.Hands wide apart on stick 2.Explore the carry position 3.try to cradle to ball Key points Purpose : To carry the ball and zig-zag around the cones snake mountain 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

1.1 ball per person 2.8 marker cones per station 3.1 Lacrosse stick each 4.Stopwatch equipment 1.Move the balls to the side to pick up 2.After a time limit, teams can steal other teams balls and return to their base progression How to play : 1.Hands wide apart on stick 2.Step – next to the ball 3.Squat – to get hands low 4.Scoop – through the ball Key points Purpose : To introduce the technique of picking up the ball. pick up put down Set up 2 boxes at opposite ends of an area How many times can you return the balls to the other zone in a designated time or number of balls Keep a total of the balls moved.

1.1 ball per pair 2.3 cones per pair 3.1 Lacrosse stick each equipment 1.Run forward to catch 2.Catch with dominant hand, throw with non dominant hand 3.How many catches can be completed in 60 seconds? progression How to play : 1.Hands wide apart to catch 2.Cushion the ball to catch 3.Side on over-arm throw 4.Top hand in the middle of stick to push through Key points Purpose : To throw and catch successfully and accurately partner passing 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

1.2 ball per station 2.4 marker cones per station 3.1 Caller equipment 1.Passes must be over arm 2.Call out two numbers, team mates must pass once before returning the ball to the caller 3.Roll/ call out two balls progression How to play : 1.Hands wide apart on stick to pick up/ scoop 2.Free your hands to pass Key points Purpose : To scoop the ball and make a successful pass steal the bacon 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 # 3

1.2 ball per station 2.4 marker cones per station 3.1 caller 4.2 goals/ targets equipment 1.Start with two numbers 2.Goals can only be scored after a dodge 3.Introduce checking for defenders 4.Face/ Draw to start game progression How to play : 1.Hands wide apart on stick to pick up/ scoop 2.Free hands to shoot/pass 3.Be direct – go for goal Key points Purpose : To develop all fundamental skills in a game steal the bacon match 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 # 3

1.1 ball each 2.Cones as shown 3.1 Lacrosse stick each 4.Goal equipment 1.Start on one knee 2.Squat position 3.Step into shot 4.Add targets – bibs 5.If equipment available – introduce a goalkeeper progression How to play : 1.Lower grip 2.Pointed front toe 3.Rotate from hips 4.Follow through to ground 5.Pass the ball into goal Key points Purpose : To carry the ball and zig-zag around the cones shooting range 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.

1.More balls than players 2.Marker cones 3.1 Lacrosse stick each 4.Buckets or hoops equipment 1.After scoop, players try to change hands 2.Throw balls to the next team mate progression How to play : 1.Hands wide apart on stick 2.Step 3.Squat 4.Scoop 5.Carry ball close to body Key points Purpose : To develop scooping and carry skills in competition Robbing the nest 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

1.1 ball per person 2.marker cones 3.1 Lacrosse stick each 4.4 goals equipment 1.Change hands in & out of cones 2.Dodge past each cone 3.Team passes to player once they reach shooting cone progression How to play : 1.Carry the stick close to shoulder 2.Shoot using passing technique 3.Finish shots with a point Key points Purpose : To challenge scoop, carry skills against opponents Robin the nest relay 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.

1.2 balls per station 2.4 marker cones 3.1 Lacrosse stick each equipment 1.Carry/ hold the ball for 4 seconds 2.Introduce defensive checks 3.Introduce a goal progression How to play : 1.Correct cradle action 2.Stick protection 3.Change of direction 4.Accurate passing to make an easy catch Key points Purpose : To keep the ball and outwit opponents 3 v 2 keep ball 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)

1.1 ball 2.marker cones 3.1 Lacrosse stick equipment 1.Carry/ hold the ball for 4 seconds 2.Introduce defensive checks progression How to play : 1.Correct cradle action 2.Stick protection 3.Change of direction 4.Accurate passing to make an easy catch Key points Purpose : To keep the ball and outwit opponents pressure box 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.