Learning outcomes

Catches a thrown ball above the head, at chest/waist level, and below the waist using a mature pattern in a non-dynamic environment

Student Targets

Skill: I will demonstrate the cues for catching a lacrosse ball.
Cognitive: I will discuss the challenges of catching with a lacrosse stick.
Fitness: I will stay actively engaged in all activities.
Personal & Social Responsibility: I will use positive self-talk while learning lacrosse skills.

Teaching Cues

• Top Hand Just Below Head
• Bottom Hand in the Center
• Stick to the Ball
• Cushion and Cradle the Catch

Activity Set-up and Procedure

Equipment:

• 1 lacrosse stick per student
• 1 soft lacrosse or tennis ball per 2 students
• 4 cones

Set-Up:

• Create 2 parallel lines with cones at each end.
• Pair students, each student with a stick and each pair with a ball.
• Partners standing across from each other, 1 on each line facing their partners.
• Begin with all lacrosse balls in the same line.

Activity Procedures:

• Today we’re going to work on 3 levels of tossing and catching.
• Level 1: The partner with the ball will put her/his stick on the ground and hold the ball in hand. We’ll start with 1-handed catches. The catcher will hold the stick with 1 hand right next to the head of the stick. Tosser will toss the ball just above the catcher’s shoulder; 5 tosses right, then 5 left, then switch roles.
• Level 2: Students use a 2-handed catch and cradle. Continue with a tosser and catcher. Now, the catcher will hold the stick with 2 hands (1 at the head, and 1 in the middle of the stick’s shaft). After each catch, cradle the ball for 5 seconds, then roll the ball back to the tosser (5 left, 5 right, switch roles).
• Level 3: Students will pass using their sticks. This level is for advanced players. Stay at levels 1 and 2
  until students are ready to move on.

COOL DOWN/ CLOSURE

Review Skill/Activity, stretching, and questions.