TLI U9 Advanced Week 1

This Practice Plan introduces some very basic fundamentals of ball handling. It also starts the players with shooting (as opposed to playing catch) so they can establish a good throwing and shooting motion. The games at the end are all focusing on running and cradling the ball, and in the end we add a drill that makes them keep their head up as they run to protect the stick from defenders.

 

Stick Work – 30 Minutes

• Stickwork – Holding the Stick
• Stickwork – Cradle Down the Line
• Stickwork – Ground Balls Down the Line
• Stickwork – Toss , Catch and Throw

Skill Development – 40 Minutes

• Scramble Ground Balls – Skip and Scoop
• Scramble Ground Balls – Scoop and Spin
• Skill Development – Time and Space Shooting
• Skill Development – Shooting on the Run
• Short Line Drill – Explanation
• Short Line Drill – Stick Protection

Team Development – 20 Minutes

• Team Development – Relay Race – Cradle and Sprint
• Team Development – Sharks and Minnows