Lacrosse Skills Essentials
Lacrosse
•Year 8
•6 Lessons
This unit introduces Year 8 students to lacrosse through a systematic progression from individual ball control to competitive team play. The focus is on building technical competence with the stick whilst developing tactical awareness and sporting values. Through carefully sequenced lessons, students develop both the physical skills and decision-making abilities needed to participate confidently in this fast-paced invasion game.
Lessons in This Unit
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can mastering the scoop transform your control and speed in lacrosse?
Key Objectives:
- • Develop accurate scooping technique using step-squat-scoop-through method
- • Carry the ball effectively using correct stick positioning and body control
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we maintain possession of the ball while moving at speed and under pressure?
Key Objectives:
- • Develop the ability to scoop the ball consistently with correct technique
- • Master cradling technique to maintain possession while moving
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can precision in throwing and catching transform your team's performance in lacrosse?
Key Objectives:
- • Develop consistent throwing and catching technique with increasing accuracy
- • Demonstrate agility, balance, coordination and precision in game situations
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can you maintain accuracy and control when sending and receiving under pressure?
Key Objectives:
- • Develop confident and accurate passing and catching techniques in lacrosse
- • Demonstrate agility, balance, coordination and precision in dynamic game situations
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can mastering ambidextrous shooting give you a tactical advantage in lacrosse?
Key Objectives:
- • Develop accurate shooting technique from both left and right sides of the goal
- • Apply agility, balance, coordination and precision in shooting under pressure
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can you demonstrate sporting values whilst making tactical contributions in competitive lacrosse?
Key Objectives:
- • Make effective contributions in both attacking and defending phases of competitive play
- • Demonstrate agility, balance, coordination and precision in game situations