The following is a list of skills we will be teaching the girls. Concepts are consistent from Instructional through Sr, but expertise increases as they continue playing. If you have any questions, please ask your coach.
Groton Mystic Lacrosse Association
Coaching Standards 2012
“Lacrosse is a thinking game”
GIRLS
All players:
Hold stick properly, consistently cradle the ball
Pass and catch right and left handed
Control ground balls
Come to the ball – “run thru the pass”
Ball…pass…pass
Offense:
Protect the ball, switch sides while cradling
“Give and Go”
Set picks, both on ball carrier’s defense and potential cutters
Dodge
Off ball movement – “create space”
Learn to see the 2 on 1
Shoot right and left handed
Defense:
Balanced stance, body to body positioning
Off ball - Stick up, “ball side, goal side”
Keep opponent an arm’s length away
Force ball carrier : Over-play to drive weakside, to sideline or to double team
Blocking – stick straight up
**Seniors only** Check downward when opposing player is scooping
