Looking for U12 lacrosse drills? Every drill below is built for ages 10–12, covering faster, more competitive drills for players ready to add pressure and decisions. Players at this age can handle more complex rules, faster pace, and real decision-making, so layer in defenders, time limits, and small-sided competition.
Clearing — moving the ball out of the defensive end under pressure — is one of the most game-deciding team skills in lacrosse, and one of the least…
Riding is the mirror image of clearing — applying coordinated pressure to force a turnover before the other team gets the ball across midfield — and…
An advanced, game-situation drill that trains a team's extra-man offense and penalty-kill defense together — the possessions that swing close…
A full-field numbers-up drill that trains a team to recognize and finish a fast-break advantage — 4-on-3 or 3-on-2 — before the defense can recover…
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See Lacrosse practice plansThe drills on this page are selected specifically for ages 10–12 lacrosse players, covering faster, more competitive drills for players ready to add pressure and decisions. Each one lists the age range, group size, and equipment needed so you can drop it straight into a practice plan.
Most U12 practices run 75–90 minutes, with drills able to stretch to 10–15 minutes as focus and conditioning improve.