Lacrosse Fundamentals & Skills
•Year 6
•Lacrosse
•Check stick heads are secure, appropriate length for each student
Alternative: Modified sticks for younger students, shorter shafts available
Distribute around area perimeter for easy collection
Alternative: Foam balls for beginners, lacrosse balls for advanced groups
Place equidistantly around central collection area
Alternative: Cones forming circles, marked areas on ground
Different colours for team identification and area marking
Alternative: Spots, markers, or natural boundaries
Mark compass directions and central meeting point
Alternative: Cones, chalk marks on playground
Rhythmic rocking motion of the stick to keep the ball in the net while moving
Low approach to pick up a ground ball with the stick
Proper way to hold the stick when running with the ball
Evasive movement to avoid defenders while maintaining possession
Having control of the ball in your stick
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Compass directions and angles during directional activities, counting and scoring in competitive games, spatial geometry in dodging movements
Forces and motion in cradling technique, momentum and direction changes, physics of ball retention in curved motion
Compass points and navigation, spatial awareness and orientation, mapping movement patterns
Cooperation and teamwork, resilience when facing challenges, fair play and sportsmanship in competition
Move around perimeter during activities to observe all students, position centrally during demonstrations for maximum visibility
Cradling rhythm and stick control during all activities; Spatial awareness and collision avoidance; Application of technical feedback between partners; Safety considerations during competitive games
["Step in if cradling technique prevents participation", "Intervene during unsafe play or equipment misuse", "Support students struggling with game rules or flow", "Address any negative competitive behaviour immediately"]
Show exaggerated movements for visibility, use students as examples when appropriate, emphasise key technique points through slow-motion demonstrations
Minimum 30m x 30m outdoor area, clear of obstacles and hazards
Level playing surface free from holes, debris, or slippery areas
Stop activity immediately, assess injury, provide appropriate first aid, contact school office if medical attention required
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