Looking for U10 lacrosse drills? Every drill below is built for ages 8–10, covering the core skill-building years, where technique habits get set for good. This is the age range where technique habits get set for the rest of a player's career, so prioritize repetition and correct form over competition and scoreboards.
This progression builds a quick, accurate release on both the catch and the throw, the foundation every other passing and dodging skill in lacrosse…
Four players and a passing box build the give-and-go habit that unlocks a settled offense — pass, cut, and fill the space a teammate just vacated, on…
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…
Cradling with two hands and the body positioned between the stick and a defender is the foundation of protecting possession under real pressure.
The face dodge — pulling the stick across the front of the body to change direction — is often the first real dodge young players learn, building the…
Passing in a zigzag line down the field builds passing accuracy on the move and gets players comfortable receiving from different angles.
Shooting while running at full speed is a different skill than a stationary shot — this drill builds the timing and mechanics needed to shoot…
Staying low and shuffling to mirror an attacker's movement, without crossing the feet, is the footwork foundation every lacrosse defender needs…
Live 1v1 defending work that combines stance, footwork, and stick checks against a real dodging attacker.
An introduction to team help defense, teaching the nearest off-ball defender to slide and support a beaten teammate.
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See Lacrosse practice plansThe drills on this page are selected specifically for ages 8–10 lacrosse players, covering the core skill-building years, where technique habits get set for good. Each one lists the age range, group size, and equipment needed so you can drop it straight into a practice plan.
Most U10 practices run 60–75 minutes, with drills in the 6–10 minute range before rotating to the next activity.