Lacrosse Skills

1. Scoop
a. Stand with feet shoulder width apart
b. Have dominant hand at neck of stick
c. Place non-dominant hand in the lower half of the stick
d. Bend knees into a squat
e. Lower stick to the ground
f. Keep butt of stick angled up and net angled down
g. Move stick from back to forward
h. Once ball is in net tilt net upwards
i. Lower butt of stick towards the ground
2. Cradle
a. Place dominant hand a fingers length away from the net
b. With non-non-dominant hand gently hold the lower half of the stick
c. Keep the elbow of the dominant arm up and even with the shoulders
d. Start with the stick by the ear
e. Bend wrist to twist netting
f. Move arms from dominant to non-dominant side of the body
g. Bring stick towards nose
h. Twist net so the opening is facing body
i. Keep non-dominant hand loosely on stick
j. Return netting to start position
3. Shoot
a. Place domains hand at the neck of the stick
b. Place non-dominant hand at the lower half of the stick
c. Have an athletic stance
d. Lower half of body should face goal
e. Torso and arms twisted away from goal
f. Keep stick aimed at goal
g. Hold stick at torso height
h. Swing arm and torsos forward
i. Snap wrist to release ball out of netting
j. Follow through with swing
4. Roll Dodge
a. Stand with non-dominant foot out front
b. Hold stick with dominant hand towards the middle
c. Place non-non-dominant hand in the middle to lower half of stick
d. Cradle ball in netting
e. Keep stick in front of body
f. Step with non-dominant foot
g. Turn body so back is to opposing player
h. Protect ball with body
 i. Turn body to face forwards again
j. Run with ball or pass to another player
5. Throw
a. Hold stick with dominant hand in the middle of the stick
b. Place non-dominant hand on the lower half of the stick
c. Aim netting so the opening is facing the direction desired
d. Direct the butt of the stick towards the target
e. Hold the stick so it is above the shoulder neck to head
f. Push with the dominant hand away from shoulder and head
g. Pull with the non-non-dominant hand bringing the butt to the body
h. Follow through with swing
i. Snap wrist so ball leaves netting
j. Step through with dominant foot to support the body’s weight
Content Standards

1. Scoop
1.3 Combine manipulative, locomotor, and nonlocomotor skills into movement patterns.
2.1 Identify and describe key elements in the mature performance of overhand, sidearm,
and underhand throwing; catching; kicking/punting; striking; trapping; dribbling (hand and foot);
and volleying.
5.2 Accept responsibility for individual improvement.

2. Cradle
1.3 Combine manipulative, locomotor, and nonlocomotor skills into movement patterns.
2.6 Diagram and demonstrate basic offensive and defensive strategies for individual and
dual physical activities.
5.2 Accept responsibility for individual improvement.

3. Shoot
1.1 Demonstrate mature techniques for the following patterns: overhand, sidearm, and
underhand throwing; catching; kicking/punting; striking; trapping; dribbling (hand and foot); and
volleying.
2.1 Identify and describe key elements in the mature performance of overhand, sidearm,
and underhand throwing; catching; kicking/punting; striking; trapping; dribbling (hand and foot);
and volleying.
5.1 Identify appropriate and inappropriate risks involved in adventure, individual, and
dual physical activities.

4. Roll Dodge
1.4 Demonstrate body management and object-manipulation skills needed for successful
participation in individual and dual physical activities.
2.6 Diagram and demonstrate basic offensive and defensive strategies for individual and
dual physical activities.
5.1 Identify appropriate and inappropriate risks involved in adventure, individual, and
dual physical activities.

5. Throw
1.1 Demonstrate mature techniques for the following patterns: overhand, sidearm, and
underhand throwing; catching; kicking/punting; striking; trapping; dribbling (hand and foot); and
volleying.
2.1 Identify and describe key elements in the mature performance of overhand, sidearm,
and underhand throwing; catching; kicking/punting; striking; trapping; dribbling (hand and foot);
and volleying.
5.3 Demonstrate an acceptance of differences in physical development and personal
preferences as they affect participation in physical activity.
Scoop

Excellent (4) Good (3) Needs Did not attempt (1)

Improvement (2)
Foot Placement

Hand Position &

Placement
Stick Movement

Did The Stick

Move?

Catching Total Score —

Student Score : /16

Teacher Score : /16

Peer Score : /16

What to look for: What not to do:

- Knees bent slightly - Bend at waist rather than the knees

- Stick is lowered to the ground - Stick does not move

- Stick is tilted to pick up ball - Feet are not shoulder width apart

Notes:
Cradle

Excellent (4) Good (3) Needs Did not attempt (1)

Improvement (2)
Elbow Position

Hand Position &

Placement
Stick Movement

Did Body Twist

With Stick?

Catching Total Score —

Student Score : /16

Teacher Score : /16

Peer Score : /16

What to look for: What not to do:

- Elbow kept at shoulder height - Drop elbow when moving the stick

- Wrists used to twist stick - Drop the ball

- Ear to nose movement - Stick is twisted with arms rather than

with the wrists

- Ball is kept in netting - NO ear to nose movement

Notes:
Shoot

Excellent (4) Good (3) Needs Did not attempt (1)

Improvement (2)
Foot Placement

Hand Position &

Placement
Aimed at The
Goal
Follow Through?

Catching Total Score —

Student Score : /16

Teacher Score : /16

Peer Score : /16

What to look for: What not to do:

- Body facing towards goal - Turn whole body away from goal

- Starts with an athletic stance - No follow through

- Body twists while stick stays facing goal - Hands are not properly placed

- Followed through with shot

Notes:
Roll Dodge

Excellent (4) Good (3) Needs Did not attempt (1)

Improvement (2)
Athletic Stance

Hand Position &

Placement
Protected the
Ball
Cradled Ball

Catching Total Score —

Student Score : /16

Teacher Score : /16

Peer Score : /16

What to look for: What not to do:

-Stick is kept close to body - Ball is dropped

- Tries to fake out opposing player - Body is not turned to opposing player

- Non-dominant foot out front - No fake attempted

- Ball does not fall out of netting

Notes:
Throw

Excellent (4) Good (3) Needs Did not attempt (1)

Improvement (2)
Stick Height

Hand Position &

Placement
Aimed for Target

Follow Through?

Catching Total Score —

Student Score : /16

Teacher Score : /16

Peer Score : /16

What to look for: What not to do:

- Stick is kept below shoulders - Stick is above shoulders or below hips

-Stick is aimed at target - No follow through with swing

- Follow through with swing - Feet are not in a split stance

- Net opening is faced the wrong direction

Notes:
Reference

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Hyperlinks

Scoop
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIGxCchHU_I
- States that the ground ball is what coaches look at
- Video is not very good quality
- Most of the video is spent talking about scoop
- Little demonstration on how to scoop
- Zoomed in shots of the ball, unable to see proper technique
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lj5grjunuCc
- Not very good quality
- Good demonstration of how to scoop
- Shows proper technique
- Good use of technical and layman terms
- Shows all steps even the follow through
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPFMd_8JuQs
- School gym setting
- Possibly two physical educators
- Provide drill for young kids
- Good demonstration on the technique
- Have kids performing the drill
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XyoZBJP73Q
- Not the best drill for middle schoolers
- Might be too advanced and dangerous
- Good drill for high school team sport
- Athletes are using foam pads to block
- Various scooping drills
5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gltlurUa5GE
- Drawn on whiteboard
- A visual demonstration of the skill
- Has game footage to show the skill
- Kids are learning how to scoop
- Full practice video of team working on scooping drills

Cradle
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n15Qq3OaOi0
- Discusses the mechanics behind the move
- Athletes demonstrate the movement
- Someone is talking over the video
- Visual demonstration of how to cradle
- Encourages people to practice on both sides
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vorE1B2ELr8
- Athlete is in full game gear
 - Uses the body for reference points
- Step by step instruction on how to cradle
- Gives helpful tips to avoid fouls
- Very informative on how to cradle
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJb_gw-NV-k
- How to cradle while getting pressure from a defender
- Step by steps instructions on how to cradle
- Explains how finger placement may help
- Shows a game like situations
- Good demonstrations
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UR7uGJNg2Jw
- Good instructions on how to cradle
- Discusses finer placement when cradling
- Variation to a upright cradle
- Shows how to cradle with different sticks
- Hands are the main change between stick length
5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIRn11tPYVM
- Series of cradling drills
- Wall drills
- Coach and athlete demonstrate drills
- Athlete doesn’t use a stick but hold net in hand
- Good progression drill for beginners

Shoot
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ap_8QeQDtMU
- Vocal instructions given for most of the video
- Video ends with two different visual demonstrations
- Advanced move, not for students
- Looks like a fun way to shoot
- Good skill to have to fake out the goalie
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Isx_91Uu4p4
- Slow motion video
- Step by step instructions written on screen
- Each move is stopped then played in slow motion
- Two views of the athlete shooting
- Like the neon shorts with the black background
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXNM58WsZAU
- Game footage
- Shooting drills
- Athletes perform the drill
- Coach voice overs the play giving directions
- With modifications would be good for students
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XORx0LwErk
 - Slow motion video of people shooting
- One guy keeps making interesting facial expressions
- Majority of the video is based on one shot being made
- Most of the video is an introduction clip
- No steps to shooting shown
5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhLyFeONja0
- Intense shooting drill
- Very fast paced
- I find it intriguing how well they execute the drill
- Not ideal for students
- Modifications to the speed could make it reasonable for students

Roll Dodge
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3DAuV0T6Yc
- The demonstrator is a coach of a women’s college team
- Demonstrates with opposing player
- Shows how it can be done two different ways
- Emphasizes stick placement
- Slow step by step instructions
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obEtdst9I1A
- Step by step demonstration with a defender
- Shows how to cradle while dodging
- Shows the move at a normal pace
- This move can be used by any position anywhere on the field
- Defender is dressed in full gear
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQ03a0rPoxg
- The instructors most used move
- Visual demonstration of the move
- Like how he has an American flag attached to his stick
- Has a ton of energy
- Shows how to use it to get around the defender effectively
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cD4vyMivraw
- Actual college lacrosse game
- Highlight reel of roll dodges
- Shows how beneficial the move can be to score
- This move is mostly used in front of the goal
- Effective for scoring
5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dV1CUuFn-gQ
- A variation to the roll dodge
- Fake a roll dodge to a roll dodge the other direction
- Shows how to move your hips to fake the other team
- Informative with detailed instructions
- No visual demonstration of the move
Throw
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnsMrcQ0H-M
- The instructor is a pro lacrosse player
- Shows the products he uses in games
- Wears his gear and demonstrates how to throw the ball
- Step by step demonstration without all the gear and ball
- Shows throwing the ball to nothing and also throwing to a person
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fItsqLTIW7Y
- Athlete demonstrates the skill
- Shows how to grip the stick for throwing
- Starts with a clip of someone throwing the ball
- Another athlete in full game gear demonstrates the throw
- Two athletes throw the ball to one another
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvNYo_IkwYI
- Super cool video
- No drill or instruction provided
- Not ideal for students at a school
- These guys are very talented
- Shows their dedication to the sport
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPBMt6SqnSk
- Three coaches demonstrate the skill
- One coach does step by step throwing movements
- Shows how to throw when being pressured
- Shows how foot placement is key for the move
- Emphasizes the follow through
5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZs9qaRMUlg
- Shows athletes at different skill levels
- Coach talks about the throw progression of an athlete
- Shows the team practicing a throw
- No step by step demonstration
- These girls are very talented