Looking for U8 lacrosse drills? Every drill below is built for ages 5–8, covering first-touch, first-season fundamentals for the youngest players on the roster. Keep instructions short, demonstrate everything, and expect to repeat the setup a few times — that's normal at this age, not a sign the drill is wrong for the group.
Wall ball is the single most important habit a young lacrosse player can build — a few minutes a day of throwing and catching against a wall builds…
This drill pairs a controlled cradle with a game-realistic cut to open space, training young players to protect the ball while moving rather than…
Ground balls decide games at every level of lacrosse. This drill builds the low, wide-base technique and the competitive instinct to win a loose ball…
The very first stick skill every young lacrosse player learns — rocking the stick gently to keep the ball secure in the pocket — taught slowly before…
The basic catch-and-throw motion, practiced slowly and up close, builds the hand-eye coordination and stick control every other lacrosse skill is…
Scooping a ground ball with a low, wide stance is a foundational skill this drill introduces slowly and without any competitive pressure.
Quick, coordinated footwork underlies every dodge and defensive slide in lacrosse — this simple ladder pattern builds that base before a stick is…
The listening game gives young players a fun reason to practice a variety of stick positions and simple moves while cradling, without the pressure of…
Teaches the low, balanced defensive stance and shuffle every other defensive skill in lacrosse is built on.
A controlled, low-speed introduction to approaching a ball carrier and throwing a safe, legal check.
Teaches defenders to use body positioning to deny an opponent a loose ball rather than simply racing straight to it.
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See Lacrosse practice plansThe drills on this page are selected specifically for ages 5–8 lacrosse players, covering first-touch, first-season fundamentals for the youngest players on the roster. Each one lists the age range, group size, and equipment needed so you can drop it straight into a practice plan.
Most U8 practices run 45–60 minutes total, with individual drills kept to 5–8 minutes to match shorter attention spans.