Time It - Cradling Under Pressure
Fast-paced cradling drill where students must pass before a time limit, developing quick decision-making and ball control under simulated defensive pressure
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About This Activity
Fast-paced cradling drill where students must pass before a time limit, developing quick decision-making and ball control under simulated defensive pressure
Quick Info
moderate
24
20m x 20m minimum (expands with more groups)
Equipment Required
Lacrosse sticks
1 per student
Lacrosse Balls
1 per group of 3 (10 balls for class of 30)
Cones or markers
8-12 to mark group boundaries
Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 7
Suitable Sports
Lacrosse
Activity Tags
Skills
Ball Control
Crawling
Passing
Decision Making
Agility
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Challenging
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Teaching Focus
Problem Solving
Team Challenge
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Respect
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
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