Skill Game Lacrosse Activities for KS2

Small group practice where pairs of attackers work together to beat a single defender, developing partnership play, decision-making, and attacking principles

One player cradles a ball while moving to evade a following partner, developing ball control under gentle pressure

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

Dynamic warm-up where pairs protect a bib from a catcher in small groups

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

Practice defensive forcing techniques and attacking dodges in 1v1 scenarios

Partner activity practicing controlled throwing accuracy using second bounce technique to hit wall targets

A progressive passing activity where students practice tactical passing with movement, building from pairs to groups of four creating coordinated attacks.

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

Groups practice building attacks using specific directional language and communication

Team relay races that progressively challenge ball carrying, passing, and collection skills

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

Small group possession game focusing on creating passing options and maintaining ball control