Lacrosse practice plan
90-Minute High School Lacrosse Practice Plan
An in-season practice that builds clearing and riding, settled six-on-six and fast-break decisions, with a competitive finish.
90 minutesHigh schoolFocus: Transition, settled offense and team defenseBalanced mix
Warm-upSkillDrillWater breakCompetitionCool-down
Equipment
Balls · Goals · Cones · PinniesThe plan, block by block
1. Warm-up
Warm-up and line drills
12 min0:00 - 12:00
- Dynamic stretch
- Star drill passing
Coaching points
- Crisp passes, catch on the move
2. Skill
Ground ball battles
8 min12:00 - 20:00
- 1v1 and 2v2 ground balls into an outlet pass
Coaching points
- Body position first
3. Drill
4v3 fast break
15 min20:00 - 35:00
- Four attackers vs three defenders plus goalie
- Defense rotates, offense moves it fast
Coaching points
- Point drives, look for the extra pass
4. Water break
Water break
3 min35:00 - 38:00
5. Drill
Clears and rides
15 min38:00 - 53:00
- Goalie starts the clear
- Riding team works pressure
Coaching points
- Spread out, use the whole field
6. Drill
6v6 settled
22 min53:00 - 75:00
- Run two offensive sets
- Defense works slides and recover
Coaching points
- Know your slide
- Move the ball, then dodge
7. Competition
Scrimmage
10 min75:00 - 85:00
- Full field, restart from the X
Coaching points
- Play fast but under control
8. Cool-down
Wrap-up
5 min85:00 - 90:00
- Stretch and key takeaways
Coach's notes
Every drill should include a transition. Lacrosse is won in the middle of the field.How to adapt this plan
- Goalie gets separate warm-up shots before practice.
- Day before a game: cut the scrimmage, add walk-throughs.