Slalom Carry Clear
Ride & Clear
Legend
- player
- cones
- ball
- movement path
How it works
Carry the ball through a simulated ride with directional changes, switching hands at each cone.
What you need
- 5 cones
- lacrosse stick
- ball
Your focus
A riding defender forces you to change direction and protect the ball simultaneously. Slalom carries build the coordination and ambidextrous cradling needed to navigate a ride without turning it over.
Set 5 cones in a line 5 yards apart down the field.
Start at the defensive end cone with ball in stick.
Sprint and weave through all 5 cones, switch hands at each gate.
Finish with a strong acceleration through the last cone to midfield.
Walk back and repeat 6 reps.
Goal
You've got it when you navigate all 5 cones with a clean hand switch at each one and no dropped balls on 4 of 6 reps.
Helpful cues
- Head up, look past the next cone, not at the current one
- Switch hands at the cone, not before it
- Finish strong, accelerate through the last cone
Adjust the challenge
Make it easier
Strip it back
Walk the drill first to build the hand-switch timing before adding speed.
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Add the next challenge
Add a time target, complete all 5 cones in under 9 seconds.No account needed
Build a practice plan
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