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Field follow-the-leader: one person leads a movement and the group copies. Swap the leader each time.
Burst to a Ground Ball
Sprint to a ball 10 yards away, scoop it at speed and keep running.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
A partner rolls the ball ahead of you.
Core: As written. Aim for smooth form and compare only with your own last time.
- Ages
- 11 and up
- Time
- 10 min
- Players
- You and a partner
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Lacrosse stick, ball, partner
- Level · skill
- Developing · Ground Balls
The steps
How it works
- A partner rolls the ball ahead of you.
- Sprint to it with low hips.
- Scoop at speed and keep going 5 yards.
- Do 8 reps with full rest.
Coaching point
Do not slow down to scoop.
Safety: Warm up first. Stop if a muscle feels tight. No body contact: go for the ball, never the player. Helmet and gloves on when a partner rolls the ball.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (slower or smaller), Core (as written), More (one extra twist). Aim for smooth form and compare only with your own last time.
Story
You are a scout exploring the field before the game.
My best
Beat your own count
Aim for smooth form and compare only with your own last time. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
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