Practice Plans

Sample 60 or 75 Minute Practice

1. Warm-Up & Stretching (10 minutes)

Goal: Get players moving, warmed up, and ready to go

A. Run a lap around the field & complete stretches

B. Run lines

Run through practice plan with team

2. Stick Work Basics (15 minutes): Break out into 2 small groups

A. Cradling (5–7 min)

·      Show how to hold the stick properly

·      Practice stationary cradling

·      Walk and cradle

B. Ground Ball Drill (7–8 min)

Teach “Step, Scoop, Cradle”

·      Players scoop a slow-rolled ball

·      Relay races or mini competitions

C. Ground Ball with Shooting Drill

·      Players line up in 2 lines on either side of the goal

·      Coach rolls a ground ball, first 2 line race to get the ground ball

·      Players turn back towards net to take a shot, player that did not get the ball marks up on defense

3. Passing & Catching (15 minutes): Break out into 2 small groups

A. Partner Passing (7–8 min)

·      Pairs ~5 yards apart

·      Focus on push passes and soft catches

·      Practice switching hands

·      Create 2 line with girls facing each other, working passing, after 10 passes have Line 1 shift to the right. (Allows the girls to practice passing with different team members)

B. Triangle or Square Passing Drill (7–8 min)

Groups of 3–4

·      Pass and move in a triangle or square

·      Keep the ball moving

4. Fun Game or Relay (10 minutes)

Choose One:

Hungry Hippos

Ships across the ocean 

Musical Balls

World Cup

5. Wrap-Up & Grab water

Circle up and review what was learned

Quick name game

Quick preview of next practice

Team cheer!