Lift Check Practice
Stick Checking
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- player
- ball
- movement path
How it works
Practice the lift check technique on a partner who is holding a stick in a stationary cradling position.
What you need
- lacrosse stick
- lacrosse ball
Your focus
The lift check targets the ball carrier's bottom hand, dislodging the stick head up and loosening the cradle. Learning the lift check on a stationary partner first develops the correct stick path and wrist motion before adding movement.
Ball carrier holds stick in a stationary cradle position.
Defender approaches and inserts their stick head under the ball carrier's bottom hand.
Defender lifts sharply upward, disrupting the cradle.
Ball carrier resets; repeat 8 times, then switch roles.
Goal
It's working when the lift check moves the carrier's bottom hand upward, not a tap, but a real force that disrupts the cradle.
Helpful cues
- Insert your stick from below, never from the side
- Drive upward sharply, a slow lift won't work
- Left hand on your stick drives the lift, push with your bottom hand
Adjust the challenge
Make it easier
Strip it back
Ball carrier holds stick loosely to make the lift easier to feel.
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Add the next challenge
Ball carrier actively tightens their grip; defender must time the lift check.No account needed
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