Main Game Lacrosse Activities for KS2

Small-sided game where attackers outnumber defenders to practice skills in game-like situations

Tactical game where 5 attackers try to pass to a centre player while 2 defenders attempt interceptions

Modified lacrosse game with uneven teams to develop tactical understanding of numerical advantages

Fast-paced competitive team game where numbered players race to ball in centre and compete 1v1 to score, combining reaction speed, ball control, and attacking/defending skills

Partner warm-up activity where students practice cradling while evading a following partner

Groups positioned at compass points cross simultaneously to opposite sides while avoiding collisions

Players practice cradling while navigating across a circle, dodging others in the centre

Team throwing and catching game where players must throw accurately to teammates in designated houses

5v5 tactical game where teams score by receiving passes inside the opposition's D area, emphasising width and decision-making

Fast-paced invasion game where teams score by receiving passes in opponent's D area

Whole-class possession challenge where students continuously move whilst cradling their ball in a defined area. If ball is dropped, complete a forfeit before returning. Area progressively reduces increasing pressure until one King/Queen of the Court remains.

A full lacrosse game with modified rules suitable for primary school students, emphasising possession and fair play

Full lacrosse game with modified rules requiring minimum passes before scoring to encourage teamwork and space usage

Modified lacrosse game with uneven teams to develop tactical understanding of numerical advantage and disadvantage

Teams practice maintaining possession while building attacks in challenging game-like scenarios

Teams take turns to collect objects from a central 'nest' within a time limit

Structured zone-based game where 3 attackers attempt to pass and dribble through 3 defended zones to reach the end, with defenders restricted to their zones

Small-sided games focusing on attacking decision-making using the Shoot, Pass, Run hierarchy

Small-sided tournament games with structured reflection and peer coaching opportunities

Full invasion game with passing restrictions and scoring zones

A modified lacrosse game where teams must complete at least 2 passes before scoring, encouraging possession play and teamwork

Modified lacrosse game where players can enter scoring zones, encouraging running with ball and tactical movement