TransitionConditioning

3-Man Fast Break Weave

Adapted from the classic weave concept, this drill builds passing accuracy on the run and the habit of advancing the ball up the field with pace instead of carrying it the whole way solo.

Age RangeAges 10+
Duration10 minutes
Group SizeGroups of 3
SportLacrosse

Equipment Needed

  • One ball per group
  • Full field or long grid

Setup

  • Three players line up across one end of the field: one in the middle with the ball, one on each wing.
  • Additional groups of three can start at staggered intervals to keep the drill continuous.
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Instructions

  1. The middle player passes to a wing player, then sprints behind them and cuts toward the opposite side of the field.
  2. The receiving wing player passes to the new middle runner (the one who just cut) and follows the same behind-the-pass, cut-through pattern.
  3. Repeat the weave pattern up the full length of the field, finishing with a shot on goal once the group crosses the midline.
  4. The player who didn't touch the ball on the finishing sequence should trail hard for a rebound.
Coaching Points
  • Passes should be led ahead of the receiver's run, not thrown directly at their current position.
  • Running behind a teammate after a pass (rather than in front) keeps passing lanes clean and avoids collisions.
  • Maintain full sprint speed throughout — this drill is as much a conditioning tool as a stick-skills drill.
  • Catch the ball in stride and keep the stick ready to pass or shoot immediately on the catch.

Variation

Add a trailing defender to apply light pressure on the finishing shot, or run continuous groups at 10-second intervals for a full-team transition conditioning piece.