Game version
Catch-and-throw pairs: pass back and forth and count catches in a row, taking a step back each time your pair reaches its count.
Cradle and Dodge
Protect the ball while you move around defenders.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Set 4 cones in a line.
Core: Medium. Beat your own longest run of catches.
- Ages
- 11 and up
- Time
- 10 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Stick, lacrosse ball, cones
- Level · skill
- Developing · Stick Skills
The steps
How it works
- Set 4 cones in a line.
- Cradle with your stick across your body as you move.
- Dodge around each cone with a quick change of direction.
- Do 6 trips.
Coaching point
Hands relaxed, stick away from pressure.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (close), Core (medium), More (weaker hand). Beat your own longest run of catches.
Story
You are a juggler, and the stick is your magic net.
My best
Beat your own count
Beat your own longest run of catches. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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