Lesson 1: Feeding & Off-Ball Movement

How does moving without the ball create more space than the ball carrier can create alone?

V-cut, Feeding, Off-ball, Look-off

1.12.1 Demonstrates activity-specific movement skills in a variety of lifetime sports and activities.

Analyze why timing a V-cut is more important than the speed of the cut itself.
Predict the defensive reaction if an attacker cuts to the "crease" without looking for the ball.

Often called "the fastest game on two feet," lacrosse is a sport rooted in Indigenous North American history that has evolved into a powerhouse of modern athleticism. In the real world, the sport teaches "spatial IQ"—the ability to track multiple moving parts in a high-velocity environment. The communication required to slide on defense or execute a fast break translates directly to collaborative professional environments where split-second coordination and mutual trust are the difference between success and failure.

Teams will be divided equally by skill
Multiple games - different skill levels

Passing accuracy drill—completing 10 consecutive "feed-to-finish" reps with a moving partner.

• Regulation lacrosse sticks (Attacker, Midfield, and Long-pole Defenders)

• NOCSAE-certified lacrosse balls

• Full protective gear (Helmets, gloves, arm pads, shoulder pads)

• Regulation 6x6 goals with heavy-duty netting

• Goalie equipment (Chest protector, throat guard, goalie stick)

• Agility cones and weighted "defensive dummies"

• Rebounders/Wall-ball stations