Skill Game Lacrosse Activities for Year 5

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

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

Practice defensive forcing techniques and attacking dodges in 1v1 scenarios

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

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