Stick Jog Lap
Endurance & Recovery
Legend
- players
- coach
- ball
- lap route
How it works
Build aerobic base by jogging a full lap of the field with a lacrosse stick while maintaining a cradle.
What you need
- lacrosse stick
- lacrosse ball
Your focus
Introducing low-intensity endurance work with a stick in hand normalizes equipment during conditioning and builds the base aerobic fitness needed for sustained play. Young players build endurance through enjoyment, not intensity.
All players jog one full lap of the field (approximately 300 meters) at a comfortable pace.
Each player holds their stick and cradles for as much of the lap as possible.
Coach runs alongside and encourages, not races.
After the lap, players shake out and take three slow breaths together.
Goal
You've got it when you're still cradling at the same pace on your fourth lap as your first, the ball stays secure even as breathing gets harder.
Helpful cues
- Jog at a pace where you can talk comfortably
- Cradle when you can; carry the stick when you need a break
- Breathe through your nose, it's a jog, not a sprint
Adjust the challenge
Make it easier
Strip it back
Walk-jog alternating every 50 meters.
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Add the next challenge
Complete two laps; add a ground ball pickup every 100 meters.No account needed
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