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.
2-on-1 Decisions
Draw the defender, then pass or shoot depending on what they do.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Two attackers play against one defender near the goal.
Core: Two. Beat your own best out of 10.
- Ages
- 11 and up
- Time
- 12 min
- Players
- 3 players
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Lacrosse sticks, balls, goal, 3 players
- Level · skill
- Developing · Field Vision
The steps
How it works
- Two attackers play against one defender near the goal.
- Carry hard at the goal to draw the defender.
- If they come to you, pass; if they stay, shoot.
- Play 10 reps.
Coaching point
Make them choose, then do the other.
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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