The Success of any lacrosse player or lacrosse team resides in the development of the student-athlete’s stick skills. The following stick skill drills are used either daily in the off season or incorporated into the in-season practice schedule of the Stony Brook School.

The Following is a 20 minute wall drill routine. The drills must be performed by both hands.

Wall Routine 

1. Any wall will work, but a smooth concrete wall at least 10 feet tall is best.

2. Use of gloves is mandatory

3. Stand approximately five (5) yards from the wall

4. Drills should take 20 minutes to perform

a. Right hand quick stick – 50 times (repeat with left hand)

b. Right hand 1 hand catch and cradle – 50 times (repeat with left hand)

c. Right hand 1 hand quick stick – 50 times (repeat with left hand)

d. Right hand catch and face dodge – 50 times (repeat with left hand)

e. Split dodge throw right, catch right(50X) – split dodge to left hand, throw left, catch left – split dodge right (50X)

f. Quick Stick – change hands while ball is in the air on every toss – 50 times

g. Cross handed – 50 times each hand

h. Behind the back – 50 times each hand

i. Be creative – develop your own such as: Behind the head catching.

>>>Original handout was courtesy of Coach Jack Visco.<<<