A rebounding wall and a stick are the cheapest, most effective training setup in lacrosse. There’s no coach required, no teammate needed, and no excuse for a rainy day — just a flat wall and 15 to 20 minutes. Yet most youth players use it wrong: they stand too close, throw at random spots, and … [Read More…]
Not every team gets a turf field with two sets of goals waiting at practice time. If your group is stuck in a gym, a parking lot, a half-field shared with soccer, or someone’s backyard, you can still run a practice that builds real stick skills, decision-making, and conditioning. This guide walks through how to … [Read More…]
If a young lacrosse player only has time for one thing between practices, it should be wall ball. A rebounding wall turns every throw into an instant, honest repetition — no teammate needed, no field required, just a stick, a ball, and a solid wall. This guide lays out a practical wall ball routine you … [Read More…]
Coaching a team of first-year U10 players is less about strategy and more about reps, fun, and keeping every kid moving with a stick in their hands. At this age, USA Lacrosse’s youth model prioritizes skill development over winning, which means your practice plan should look very different from a high school session. This guide … [Read More…]
Handing a brand-new player a lacrosse stick for the first time can feel like handing them a foreign object — the ball rolls out of the pocket the second they move, and their instinct is to grip the shaft in a death clamp. Cradling is the skill that turns that awkward stick into an extension … [Read More…]
Lacrosse cradling drills for beginners build the foundation every young player needs before they can pass, shoot, or defend with confidence. Cradling is the rhythmic motion that keeps the ball secure in the stick’s pocket while running, dodging, and absorbing contact. Without it, even the most athletic kids will turn the ball over constantly. The … [Read More…]
Free on the App Store and Google Play — or use it right in your browser.
menu
Next step blog
Socials
©2026 SportsSteps™