Lacrosse can be intense — but it should also be fun. If practices start to feel repetitive or drills turn into drudgery, players (especially younger ones) can lose interest fast. These five resources offer ideas to keep things lively with creative drills, clever twists, and a focus on fun.
Whether you’re a coach planning practice or a player who just wants to mix things up, these links bring the energy back.
Four Lacrosse Drills to Liven Up Practice
What it is: An article outlining four dynamic drills — the New England Drill, Numbers, 3v2 Sides, and the Petro 3v2 Drill — designed to create movement, fast decisions, and real-game energy in practice.
Why we like it: Each drill ramps up intensity without losing control. They’re fast, competitive, and great for simulating the pace of real play — perfect for breaking out of stale practice routines.
Practice Planning: Making Lacrosse Fun
What it is: A blog post from Trilogy Lacrosse that offers coaching wisdom on how to build energy and engagement into your practice plan — not just sprinkle it on top.
Why we like it: This is big-picture thinking. Instead of just listing games, it explains how to structure practice to keep kids engaged from start to finish.
Fun Drills
What it is: A goldmine of crowd-sourced ideas from real coaches and players, spanning years of lacrosse experience.
Why we like it: Some suggestions are classics, some are weird — and that’s exactly the charm. This is the closest thing to asking a room full of veteran coaches: “What actually works?”
Lacrosse Coaching 101 – Drills Archive
What it is: A big archive of drills, organized by skill, that range from serious fundamentals to lighthearted variations.
Why we like it: While not flashy, it’s super practical. This is a bookmark-worthy page for coaches looking to build fun into any skill they’re covering.
Egg Hunt Lacrosse Drill
What it is: A lively ground ball relay where players race to score a pile of “eggs” in a fun, fast-paced format.
Why we like it: It adds just enough structure to spark chaos — promoting quick reactions, competition, and hustle, especially for younger players. Think gym class energy, but with skill-building baked in.
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