12-14 Lacrosse Drills
236 drills for 12-14 lacrosse players. Browse by skill focus and add them directly to your practice plan.
3-Man Ground Ball Drill
Set three players: Player 1, Player 2, and Player 3. Player 1 rolls a ball to Player 2, who scoops it cleanly. Player 2 immediately passes to Player 3, who looks to quickly move the ball back to Player 1 for a shot on goal. Emphasize proper ground ball technique and creating space. Rotate players to keep everyone active.
Rapid Fire Corners
Set two lines at goal line extended with balls at both spots. Line 1 drives upfield, rolls off pressure, and feeds Line 2 cutting off the mirror side. Line 2 catches in stride and shoots on the run. After each rep, rotate sides quickly to keep pace. Focus on timing cuts, quick ball movement, and finishing with both hands under pressure.
5 ball inside shooting
working on players stepping down and shooting from all angles
Dodging Shuttle
Can be done anywhere or to goal
Clock Shuttle
Players line up on inside. Before receiving pass must cut outside of cone. Working on catching and throwing outside hands. Can switch hands on outside or inside. Go both directions.
3 player stickwork weaving
Setup: Groups of 3 players Arrange in a straight line with one cone at each end (same spacing as standard line drills) Middle player positioned between the two cones Basic Version: Middle player catches and immediately passes back and forth between the two outside players Continue for 1 minute Rotate: middle player moves to an outside cone, outside player enters the middle Repeat until all three players have worked the middle position Change the stickwork variation and run the full rotation again Advanced Version (Cut & Lead): Middle player starts with the ball Pass to outside player, then cut around that player's cone Outside player delivers a leading pass to the cutting middle player Middle player catches, pivots, and repeats the sequence to the opposite side (pass, cut around cone, receive lead) Continue alternating sides for 1 minute, then rotate (less advanced would be a GB) Change stickwork after each full rotation: weak hand only, behind-the-back, sidearm, etc.
Perfect passing
This is an upgrade to the traditional shuttle line drill. This is an uptempo, energetic stick work drill. It is a timed drill that has 4-7 sequences. Set Up: Break into two groups of 5 or 6 players. Place 2 cones 10-15 yards apart: 10 yards to focus on short passes, 15 yards for longer passes. 1 player will stand at one cone with 5 balls, this cone is called the Post. The other 4/5 players will stand single file behind the other cone. Sequence #1 - All Right handed passes - Timing: 45 seconds to 1 minute. Post player starts with the ball - this player is working on precision passing and timing of the pass. The group cone has one play hard cut towards the post, catches with her right hand while running and throws back to Post while running. She then pivots, turns and hustles back to the end of the line. This is continuous for 45seconds to 1 min. When time is up, blow your whistle, switch the post player, do a ball retrieval for any missed passes and provide around 30 second
Def footwork to GB
four cones set up about 5 yards apart in a square, and GB set a little ahead of the box. Sprint forward, side shuffle, back pedal until where you started, then sprint up to pick up GB. Can implement a dodge or dodge then pass coming out of the GB.
4v4 GB to a 5v4 or 5v5
- A line of attack/defense at the 30 - Start with a 4v4 ground ball from the GLE - If attack gets it, they clear to the 30 and one attacker adds to the drill from the attacking line creating at 5v4. - If defense gets it, they clear to the 30 and drop the ball, then one attack and one defense adds to drill creating a 5v5
4v4 Split Drill
- Divide the field in half so there are two separate playing areas on one half of the field. Place a goal at each half field so each side has its own goal. - Create two teams, for example white and dark. On one side of the field place: - 4 white attackers - 4 dark defenders On the other side place: - 4 dark attackers - 4 white defenders - Players must remain on their assigned side for the entire drill. - Start the ball with the white attacking group. They play live 4v4 against the dark defenders and try to score. - If the offense scores or the defense creates a turnover, the defending team immediately works to clear the ball to their attacking teammates on the opposite side of the field. Once the clear reaches the opposite side, that group begins their own 4v4 possession. - Play continues back and forth between the two sides each time a goal is scored or a turnover occurs. Focus Points - Clearing and switching fields if you get stopped - Quick ball movement
Shuffle Partner Passing
Players line up 10 yards apart in the alleys and work with a partner, shuffling down the sideline to develop stick skills on the run. If age and skill allow for it, players should keep their stick up field, one line right hand, one line left hand.
3v2
2 defenders run from boards, round cone in center and touch rag line. Coach throws ball into one of 3 offence lines for 3v2. Offence should work on drawing defenders and setting picks from behind to allow ball carrier to run past and shoot.