AURORA UNIVERSITY LACROSSE SKILLS

WALL BALL DRILLS

1. All drills performed with BOTH HANDS.

2. Any wall will work, but a smooth concrete wall at least 10 ft. tall is the best surface.

3. Use your GLOVES!!!!

4. Stand 5 YARDS from wall (or less when doing quick stick).

5. Perform this routine 4-5 times a week for 15-20 minutes. Your skills will improve greatly in a very short period of time.

6. Drills:

a. RIGHT HAND/LEFT HAND - one cradle and out (50 times)

b. RIGHT HAND/LEFT HAND – ONE-HANDED one cradel and out (50 times)

c. RIGHT HAND/LEFT HAND – Quick stick (50 times)

d. RIGHT HAND/LEFT HAND – ONE-HANDED quick stick (50 times)

e. RIGHT HAND/LEFT HAND – Catch and face dodge (50 times)

f. RIGHT HAND/LEFT HAND – Split Dodge – throw right, catch right – split to left – throw left, catch left – split to right (50 times)

g. QUICK STICK – Change hands on EVERY toss while ball is in the air (50 times)

h. RIGHT HAND/LEFT HAND – Cross handed (50 times)

i. RIGHT HAND/LEFT HAND – Behind-the-back (50 times)

j. RIGHT HAND/LEFT HAND – Side arm after a hard fake (50 times)

k. BE CREATIVE – DEVELOP YOUR OWN DRILL

NOTE: This routine should take you about 30 minutes when first starting (try to decrease your time as you get more comfortable with it). Develop a SET wall ball ROUTINE for best results).