passing and stickwork drills for girls lacrosse
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Passing Drills for Girls Lacrosse as Seen on Kudda
Passing Drill #1
In this 2 person passing drill, the ball starts in M1’s right s?ck. M1 passes to her partner who catches with her s?ck in her leC hand. The red line will have their s?cks upfield, in their leC hand while the blue line keeps their s?cks in their right hand. As soon as the first group gets out 10 yards the next players in line go. Drill can be done with ground balls as well
Passing Drill #2
This is a 3 person weave. Players go behind the players they pass to. Red player passes to A1, who catches with s?ck in right hand. Red then goes behind A1. A1 passes over to M1, cuMng to middle. M1 catches with s?ck in leC hand and then switches and throws to Red with right hand.
Passing Drill #3
Begin by passing to the right side of the player breaking away. M1 passes to M3 who has s?ck to the outside. M3 catches and passes to a breaking M2. ACer 30 seconds, switch and go the opposite direc?on catching and throwing w/ the leC hand. Work on communica?on. Work on catching and throwing w/out a lot of cradling.
Right handed LeC handed
Passing Drill #4
This is a simple shuSle line. Work on passing with the right hand making sure you throw across your body and catch with your outside hand…the right hand. Then switch to throw and catch with your leC hand.
Right handed LeC handed
Passing Drill #5
This works on “Over-‐the-‐Shoulder” catching. Blue passes to the 2nd person in the Red line who catches and makes a high “loopy” pass to the first Red player who makes an over the shoulder catch. Allow the player room to run under this catch. The Red player than passes to the 2nd Blue player as the first Blue breaks out to receive an Over-‐the-‐Shoulder pass. ACer a few minutes, switch and reverse direc?ons and catch with your leC hand.
Part 1 Part 2
Passing Drill #6 Passing with Pressure. You set the defense up into 4 “Zones”. The zones are: 1) 12M to Restraining 2) Restraining to Half 3) Half to Restraining 4) Restraining to 12M The object is for A1 and A2 to pass through each zone while the 2 defenders in that zone try to intercept or knock the ball down. Once the aSackers clear a zone they proceed into the next zone trying to reach the last zone for a shot on goal. Each pair rotates to the leC.
Passing Drill #7 This is a full field team passing working on Over-‐the-‐Shoulder catches. Goalie passes to a breaking player who catches and passes to next player to another for a shot. Opposite goalie repeats this drill. You should have coaches near the goalies with plenty of extra balls to keep the drill running.
Catching and Shoo?ng Drill 8
This drill starts with the balls and feeds coming from behind the goal. A1 does a roll dodge behind the goal to gain some separa?on from her defending while M1 cuts to goal. A1 passes with leC hand and M1 catches with her right hand and shoots (figure 1). As soon as M1 clears the area, A3 starts a roll dodge from the other side and passes right hand to a cuMng M3 who catches with her leC hand and shoots (figure 2). Players rotate clockwise.
Figure 1 Figure 2
Catching and Shoo?ng Drill 9
The feeds will now come from up top. M3 does a roll dodge to create space and then passes with their leC hand to a cuMng A3 who catches and shoots with her leC hand (figure 3). As soon as A3 clears the space, M1 roll dodges and passes right handed to a cuMng A2 who catches and shoots with her leC hand (figure 4). Players rotate clockwise.
Figure 3 Figure 4
Strong Hand Passing
As the players pass and catch, it is very important that their feet remain ac?ve. They should be constantly moving side to side simula?ng a dodge. They also need to work on their weaker hands but remind them to keep moving!
Catch and Throw Rou?ne
The players are in pairs throwing to their partner about 10 yards away. They catch with their right hand, quick face dodge while switching hands, and pass with their leC hand. They then catch with leC, face dodge and switch hands, and pass with their right hand. They need to keep their feet ac?ve and be moving.
Passing Underneath the Defender’s Stick The next progression is to now have them pass and catch with their right hand. The pass is now a scoop from underneath as they bring their s?ck down to their knee. Try to get a liSle bit of a loop and [pass to the shoulder area. ACer a few throws they can then switch hands and pass and catch with their leC hand.
Partner Passing Videos
As Seen in the Janine Tucker Videos on Kudda
Partner Passing Drop Step
As partners pair up to pass and catch, there are a series of drills that can be used to add “flavor” to these drills while working on footwork. The first is the Drop Step. When the player catches the ball, have them take 3-‐4 steps back in order to create space between her and her defender. This is par?cularly effec?ve when they are looking to feed.
Partner Passing Drop Step w/ Half Turn
The next progression is to add a half turn aCer drop stepping. The right handed players drop with their right foot, turn their shoulders to protect the s?ck and then return the ball to their partner. ACer a few passes, make sure you also prac?ce with the leC hand, dropping the leC foot and turning ½ way.
Partner Passing Drop Step w/ Full Turn
The next progression is to add a FULL turn aCer drop stepping. Players want to exaggerate the turn… really open the hips and be able to look at their partner. This helps to get the players to move their feet and get used to having the ball in their s?ck as they move around
Partner Passing Drop Step w/ Turnaround
The next progression is adding a full turnaround aCer catching the ball. Players will catch and drop step, open their hips as in the Full turn sequence. However, in this drill they con?nue to open their hips and actually turn around and movement up field before passing. Have them “follow their s?ck head” around to ensure they are turning properly. Protect the s?ck with their body. Players will want to bait a defender into checking while spinning away and moving up field.
Partner Passing Drop Step w/ Split Dodge
The final progression is adding a split dodge aCer the drop step. Players will: 1. Catch 2. Drop step 3. Split dodge This will simulate a player catching the ball, feeling pressure and then
trying to beat their defender w/ a split dodge.
2 Pass Weave Drill
This is a basic 3 man weave that finished with a shot. The player goes behind the person they just passed towards. It is important that you take good angles, cut into the middle of the field. Always catch the ball with the outside hands.
5 Point Passing Drill
This focuses on quick passing around the 8 M. The ball is quickly passed around with A3 finishing with a shot. Players need to follow their pass and go behind the person they just passed towards.
Breakout Drill
ACer the goalie makes a save, the players must “breakout” to provide proper passing lanes and op?ons. The 2 down defenders, D1 and D3, banana run below GLE. This allows them to see any pressure. The other defenders and middies breakout in curling runs as well. Communica?on is key so the field can stay balanced.