Game version
Target game: two teams of two take turns shooting at corner targets. Each team counts only its own hits.
Extra-Player Catch and Shoot
Move the ball around a 6-on-5 shape and shoot when the open look comes.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Set six attackers around the goal against five defenders.
Core: Medium. Beat your own best out of 10.
- Ages
- 14 and up
- Time
- 15 min
- Players
- 6 or more players
- Space
- Gym or court
- Bring
- Lacrosse stick, balls, goal, 6 or more players
- Level · skill
- Advanced · Shooting
The steps
How it works
- Set six attackers around the goal against five defenders.
- Move the ball with quick sticks until a shooter is open.
- Shoot within one step of the catch.
- Play 6 rounds of 1 minute.
Coaching point
The ball moves faster than the defense.
Safety: Shoot only at an empty goal or a goalie in full gear (ND200 chest protector). Keep everyone out of the shooting lane.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a target: Less (big), Core (medium), More (small). Beat your own best out of 10.
Story
You are a goal hunter, and each corner is a treasure chest.
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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