Game version
Look-up game: a partner shows fingers behind your shoulder as you cradle, and you call the number. Swap, and count correct calls together.
Clearing Reads
Move the ball upfield after a save by finding the open teammate before the riders close.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
A goalie starts with the ball and four defenders spread wide.
Core: Two. Beat your own best out of 10.
- Ages
- 14 and up
- Time
- 15 min
- Players
- 8 or more players
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Lacrosse sticks, balls, goal, 8 or more players
- Level · skill
- Advanced · Field Vision
The steps
How it works
- A goalie starts with the ball and four defenders spread wide.
- Three riders try to close the passing lanes, with no checks.
- Find the open teammate and get the ball over midfield in 20 seconds.
- Play 8 clears.
Coaching point
Wide and deep, eyes up.
Safety: Wear the gear your rules require for any partner drill. Boys: NOCSAE helmet, mouthguard, gloves, arm pads and ND200 shoulder pads. Girls: SEI-certified F3077 eyewear and a mouthguard.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (one number), Core (two), More (a number and a color). Beat your own best out of 10.
Story
You are a lookout on a ship, calling what you see.
My best
Beat your own count
Beat your own best out of 10. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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