Training Drills
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Twig Handle workout (using ball/puck):
Narrow and Wide - 3 sets x 30 repetitions
Stickhandle continuously from left to right with your stick in front. Move your bottom hand from low to high on the stick causing a narrow and wide range of motion.
Stickhandle continuously from left to right with your stick in front. Move your bottom hand from low to high on the stick causing a narrow and wide range of motion.
Figure 8 - 3 sets x 30 repetitions
Place two pucks on the ground about 1-2 feet apart and stickhandle around the puck in a figure 8 motion to work on forehand and backhand control.
Around the world - 3 sets x 30 repetitions
Start with your stick on your forehand side and stickhandle continuously in an arc around the front of your body until you are on your backhand.
Toe Drag - 3 sets x 30 repetitions
Drag the puck/ball backwards from in front of you using the toe of the stick until the puck/ball is on your forehand. Your hands should start off close together and spread apart while toe dragging.
Quick Stick workout:
Basic Throw Drill - 3 sets x 30 repetitions each side
Throw and catch the ball repeatedly on the right side and on the left. Don’t cradle the ball. Focus on a quick catch and release.
Single Handed Throw Drill - 3 sets x 30 repetitions each side
Hold the lacrosse stick in the middle of the shaft. Throw and catch the ball repeatedly with the right hand and then the left hand. Don’t cradle the ball. Make sure you snap your wrist.
Throw/Cradle Drill - 3 sets x 30 repetitions
Throw and catch the ball on the right side and on the left. In between each catch cradle the ball, but do not spin your stick.
Throw and catch the ball on the right side and on the left. In between each catch perform a dodge without changing hands and then throw the ball.