7/8 WEEK 2 / PRACTICE 1

WK.2 — P1

Focus: Midfield dodging & re-dodging + defensive approaches.

0:00 – 0:08 | Dynamic Agility Warm-Up with Stick

  • Cone Weave + Switch Hands on Return – 4 cones, 5 yds apart. Sprint weave forward, switch hands halfway back.

  • Sprint Scoop GB Pass to Coach – ball placed on ground at cone, sprint, scoop, protect stick, pass on the run.

  • Juke at Cone + Roll Dodge to Outside – plant hard, roll away from cone, accelerate 5 yds.

0:08 – 0:15 | Partner Stickwork – “Quick Hands Circuit”
(3 stations, 2 min each, rotate twice for max touches)

  1. High-Speed Quick Sticks – 8–10 ft apart, overhand, no cradles, rapid-fire.

  2. Catch, Split, Pass – partner feeds, catch, split to opposite hand, return pass.

  3. Quick-Feed Shooting – partner toss from 8–10 ft, catch & shoot in one motion (alternate hands).

0:15 – 0:28 | Continuous 3v2 to 4v3 Break Drill

  • Start with 3v2 break from midfield → shot → immediate clear to opposite side into 4v3.

  • Focus on:

    • Point man feeding both sides.

    • Finish inside under pressure.

    • Defensive rotation from man-down to man-up scenario.

0:28 – 0:40 | Full-Field Clear to Fast Break

  • Team clears against ride → immediate push into unsettled fast break.

  • Emphasis: quick outlet, wide lanes, first look upfield.

0:40 – 0:52 | Offense Install – 2-Man Game on Wings

  • Pair dodger + picker on wing; off-ball players cut/replace.

  • Work both sides; dodger reads slide & either shoots, skips, or throws rollback pass.

0:52 – 1:05 | Defense – Adjacent Slides & Recover

  • 5 defenders vs 4 offensive players.

  • Ball moves perimeter → on-ball defense holds → adjacent defender slides → recover.

1:05 – 1:20 | Controlled 6v6 Half-Field

  • Offense runs 2-man wing and crease slip looks.

  • Defense practices early communication & slide timing.

1:20 – 1:30 | Conditioning Finisher

  • 8x 20 yd sprints:

    • Odd reps → full stick cradle sprint.

    • Even reps → drop stick at 10 yd, sprint through finish.

7/8 WEEK 2 / PRACTICE 2

WK.2 — P2

Focus: Transition attack principles + ride/clear basics.

0:00 – 0:08 | Dynamic Agility Warm-Up with Stick

  • Cone Weave + Switch Hands on Return – 4 cones, 5 yds apart. Sprint weave forward, switch hands halfway back.

  • Sprint Scoop GB Pass to Coach – ball placed on ground at cone, sprint, scoop, protect stick, pass on the run.

  • Juke at Cone + Roll Dodge to Outside – plant hard, roll away from cone, accelerate 5 yds.

0:08 – 0:15 | Partner Stickwork – “Decision Speed”

  1. Coach Call Pass – partner feeds, coach calls “One” (same side pass), “Two” (switch hands), or “Red” (fake + pass opposite).

  2. Over-the-Shoulder Run – both players jog, pass to back shoulder, catch, and continue moving.

  3. Inside Finishes – partner feeds from 10 ft, quick catch & finish in tight space.

0:15 – 0:28 | Continuous 4v3 to 5v4 Break Drill

  • Same flow as 3v2 to 4v3 but add extra trailing player to create 5v4 second phase.

  • Offense focuses on quick skip passes and backside finish.

0:28 – 0:38 | Ride the Clear – Live Pressure

  • Defense rides full-field until whistle or turnover.

  • Attackers work as first ride line, midfielders lock off outlet passes.

0:38 – 0:50 | Offense Install – 1-4-1 Skip Pass Timing

  • Work dodge from top center → draw slide → skip pass to backside shooter.

  • Add crease seal from adjacent player to open backside look.

0:50 – 1:02 | Defense – Recovery from X & Crease Slides

  • Start ball at X → feed to wing → dodge top-side.

  • Defense slides from crease; recover to fill backside.

1:02 – 1:15 | Special Teams – Faceoff to Fast Break

  • Faceoff rep → win or lose ball, run live first 10 seconds of possession.

  • Offense: immediate push to goal.

  • Defense: set first slide & shut-off recovery.

1:15 – 1:28 | Situational Scrimmage – “Last 2 Minutes”

  • Run 2 min on clock, one team up by 1, other down by 1.

  • Work stall offense, aggressive ride, and end-game shot selection.

1:20 – 1:30 | Conditioning Finisher

  • 8x 20 yd sprints:

    • Odd reps → full stick cradle sprint.

    • Even reps → drop stick at 10 yd, sprint through finish.