Are you a Youth Lacrosse Player?  You’re at the right place!  I am Jordy B. and I will walk you through these drills that you can easily do in your backyard.  Here is what you will need to get started:

Equipment Needed:

• Stick
• Balls
• Goal
• Bounceback, Wall or a Person

Here is what we will cover in the video below:

• Passing
  • Remember to step with your opposite foot.
  • Get your elbows off your body.
  • Follow through.
• Pass – Catch – Shoot
  • Keep your feet moving.
  • Run through the ball.
• Run – Scoop – Shoot
  • Keep hand higher on your stick.
  • Run through ground ball.
  • Get LOW!!
• 3 Cones Dodge
  • Space cones 5 large steps apart. 
  • Run at a good speed.
  • Change hands as you dodge.
• Scoop – Dodge
  • Run through
  • Get LOW
  • Scoop
  • Split Dodge
  • Shoot

If you are just starting out, don’t worry!  Practice this drill a few times per week and it will get easier each time you do it.  The key is to be consist, have fun, and try different things!

Download a Printable Drill Tracker below

By tracking your training, it will help you to stay focused, learn how to set goals for yourself, increase discipline and ultimately help you be an all around better lacrosse player.  Don’t be afraid to reward yourself for your dedication and performance!  Small rewards help keep me motivated.  Talk to your Parents about what may be a good goal to set for yourself.  

Download a printable copy here

If you are an Advanced LAXer – 

here is your go-to daily routine.

Download a printable version here

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All successful lacrosse players know the importance of completing a wall ball routine every single day. Lacrosse players with great stick skills will always be on the field. Putting in the individual work will only help you and your team. If you are a beginner or advanced player, you should incorporate a daily wall ball drill into your work out routine if you do not have one.   

What is Wall Ball?

Wall Ball is one of the most highly recommended methods for improving stick skills. It is a simple exercise that starts with throwing and catching a lacrosse ball against a flat surface. Wall ball can be used by novice and experienced players. It may include a variety of drills that work on different fundamental lacrosse skills.

Why Wall Ball?

Stick skills are crucial to success in the game of lacrosse. It’s tough to earn a lot of playing time if you don’t have the ability to catch and throw both righty and lefty. Since few are born with this skill, practice is usually the difference-maker. Through the repetition of wall ball, players can train themselves to catch and throw like the pros.

First, find a wall or if you have a bounce back, that will work. Then, grab your lacrosse stick and stand about five to seven yards away. To enjoy your time the most, grab your earbuds or airpods and crank up your favorite playlist.

After warming up, if you are advanced, skip to the next section, if you are a beginner, you can start with this wall ball routine:

• 10 Regular Throws Right
• 10 Regular Throws Left
• 10 Quick Sticks Right
• 10 Quick Sticks Left
• 20 Throw Right/Catch Right, Switch, Throw left/Catch Left
• 20 Throw Right/Catch Left, Switch, Throw Left/Catch Right
• 10 Cross-handed Throws Right
• 10 Cross-handed Throws Left
• 5 One-Handed Throws Right
• 5 One Handed Throws Left
• 5 Behind the Back Throws Right
• 5 Behind the Back Throws Left

These different exercises help build strength, speed and confidence. To get the best results, perform this routine four to five times per week.

For those Advanced LAXers – 

here is your go-to daily routine.

Download a printable version here

#beyourbest          #makeanimpact          #betheexample