UpLVLLacrosse
Youth lacrosse skills and drills.
Free for coaches and parents. 37 skills, 198 drills and a printable evaluation form. Plus the app that tracks it all for you.
The Lacrosse Skill Set
What UpLVL tracks
in lacrosse.
The 37 skills a lacrosse player needs, in four groups. Pick any skill to get free drills for it. Some skills split in two as your player gets better. Stick Skills becomes Cradling (Both Hands) and Catching.
Technical
11 skillsWhat a player can do with the stick.
Stick Skills
Wall ball fundamentals to ambidextrous circuits to behind-the-back cradles.
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Splits intoCradling (Both Hands)Catching
Cradling
Two-hand to one-hand switches, protected carries through contact, a cone slalom at speed.
See 5 drills ›
One skill at every level
Ball Handling
Figure-eight cradles, wall ball with a hand switch, pickups on the move.
See 3 drills ›
One skill at every level
Passing
Lead passes, skip passes, triangle work under pressure.
See 4 drills ›
Splits intoPassing Accuracy & LeadPassing Under Pressure
Shooting
Stationary form to on-the-run shots to a live competition.
See 5 drills ›
Splits intoShot Accuracy & PlacementShot Velocity & Variation
Dodging
Face, split, and roll dodges, plus the read on which one to use.
See 4 drills ›
Splits intoSplit DodgeRoll Dodge & Combinations
Ground Balls & Transition
Scoop-and-go, chaos ground balls, a ground ball into a 2v1.
See 6 drills ›
Splits intoGround BallsTransition & Lane Filling
Checking
Poke, lift, and a 1v1 checking gauntlet.
See 4 drills ›
One skill at every level
Stick Checking
Poke targets, lift practice, timed sequences.
See 5 drills ›
One skill at every level
Body Checking
Hip bumps, seals, and the two-hand push check.
See 3 drills ›
One skill at every level
Goalie Skills
Arc footwork, outlet mechanics, clearing decisions.
See 5 drills ›
One skill at every level
Tactical
7 skillsHow a player reads and plays the game.
Field Vision
Eyes-up wall ball, scan-and-pass reads, a ten-second vision map.
See 8 drills ›
One skill at every level
Positioning
Crease defense, field shape, triangle spacing, V-cuts to space.
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One skill at every level
Off-Ball Movement
Backdoor cuts, screens and slips, stack timing.
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One skill at every level
Defense
Stance work, on-ball pressure, help and recover, team defensive possession.
See 7 drills ›
Splits intoPositioning & StickSlides & Team Defense
Clearing
Goal-line walk-throughs up to a 6v3 clear through the ride.
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One skill at every level
Ride & Clear
Ride positioning up to a full-field ride-and-clear competition.
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One skill at every level
Decision-Making
Give-and-go or keep-and-go, shoot or pass, the last-second option.
See 10 drills ›
One skill at every level
Physical
6 skillsThe athlete behind the player.
Speed & Acceleration
First-step bursts, fast-break sprints, pursuit speed.
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Agility & Change of Direction
Shuttle runs with a hand switch, T-drills with a ball in the stick.
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Athleticism
Hurdles into dodges, resisted sprints, broad jumps into catches.
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Coordination & Body Control
Juggle-and-cradle work, multi-task attack runs, catches off balance.
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Endurance & Recovery
Work-rest cradle intervals and possession conditioning.
See 6 drills ›
Strength & Power
Med-ball work, power scoops, single-leg hops into a shot.
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Mental
13 skillsHow a player competes, listens and responds.
Attitude
Adversity reps, a losing-team drill, a hustle-play hunt.
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Coachability
Correction loops, role switches, a film room brought onto the field.
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Communication
Call the slide, name-called passes, a silent-versus-loud scrimmage.
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Communication & Teamwork
Fast breaks by committee, zone attacks on a call, a no-look pass network.
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Composure
Last-second shots, penalty series under pressure, passing through a noise box.
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Composure & Resilience
Ground-ball grit, come-from-behind work, a streak breaker.
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Confidence
Skill ladders, wall-ball loops, a clutch spotlight.
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Effort
Sprint every ball, full-field chases, relentless reps.
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Effort & Competitive Drive
Ground-ball wars, first-to-five, a championship point.
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Focus
Distraction-proof passing and process-focus scrimmages.
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Leadership
Huddle captains, crisis leadership, an accountability circle.
See 4 drills ›
Mindset
The reframe, growth talk, identity statements.
See 5 drills ›
Resilience
Mistake chains broken on purpose, one-more-rep rules, the gauntlet.
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Lacrosse Skills By Level
What to work on
at each level.
Find your player's level and pick a skill. Each one has a drill to start with. The ages are a guide. Go by what your player can do today.
Skill
BeginnerTypical ages 6 to 13 · 83 drills
IntermediateTypical ages 10 to 18 · 80 drills
AdvancedTypical ages 14 to 18 · 35 drills
Technical
Stick Skills
BeginnerBasic Cradle
IntermediateBehind-the-Back Cradle
AdvancedAdvanced Wall Ball Sequence
Cradling
BeginnerTwo-Hand to One-Hand Switch
IntermediateTwo-Hand to One-Hand Switch
AdvancedBody Shield Cradle Circuit
Ball Handling
BeginnerFigure-8 Cradle
IntermediateMoving Pick-Up and Carry
AdvancedMoving Pick-Up and Carry
Ground Balls & Transition
BeginnerScoop and Go
IntermediateGround Ball to 2v1
AdvancedChaos Ground Ball
CheckingGirls: no checking at 10U and under.
BeginnerStationary Poke Check
Intermediate1v1 Checking Gauntlet
AdvancedCheck and Transition
Stick CheckingGirls: no checking at 10U and under.
BeginnerPoke Check Target
IntermediateCheck Decision Drill
Advanced1v1 Stick Check Game
Body CheckingBoys 14U and up. Never in the girls game.
BeginnerHip Bump Introduction
IntermediateSeal and Win the Ball
AdvancedSeal and Win the Ball
Goalie Skills
BeginnerOutlet Pass Mechanics
IntermediateGoalie Clearing: Outlet Read
AdvancedFast Break Clear Decision
Tactical
Field Vision
BeginnerHeads Up Cone Walk
IntermediateThree-Zone Vision Drill
Advanced10-Second Vision Map
Positioning
BeginnerField Shape Walk
IntermediateCrease Defense Positioning
AdvancedBall-Side Reaction Drill
Defense
BeginnerDefensive Stance Freeze
IntermediateHelp and Recover
AdvancedDefensive Lock-Down Series
Clearing
BeginnerGoal Line Clear Walk-Through
Intermediate6v3 Clearing Drill
AdvancedBroken Clear Recovery
Decision-Making
BeginnerTwo-Choice Pass
IntermediateGive and Go vs. Keep and Go
AdvancedFilm and Field Decision Review
Pick any drill to see the steps and the diagram.
Free Lacrosse Drills
198 lacrosse drills.
Every one with a diagram.
No videos to scrub. No account needed. Pick what you want to practice and the plan builder puts a full session together. Share it, print it, or email it.
Split Dodge Gauntlet
Ground Ball to 2v1
Help and Recover
Fast Break Clear DecisionThe UpLVL App
Speak. Score. Send.
UpLVL rates the same lacrosse skills from your voice. Walk around practice and say what you see, 15 seconds a player. By the time practice ends, every report is ready to send.
- SpeakSay what you see while the drill is running. No typing.
- ScoreUpLVL finds the lacrosse skills in your note and rates them. Change any rating with one tap.
- SendYou check it first. Then the parent gets a report as a link.
Avery Lane
quick release on the feed.need to protect stick in traffic.first to every ground ball.
Avery, your release on the feed was quick today. A quick release gets the ball there before the slide does. Next, protect your stick in traffic. Keep it tight to your helmet so a check can't reach it. You were first to every ground ball. Possession starts there.
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quick release on the feed.need to protect stick in traffic.first to every ground ball.
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Passing
Standout · up 0.3
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quick release on the feed×
Stick Skills
Standout · work on
−8.1+
need to protect stick in traffic×
Ground Balls & Transition
Advanced · up 0.2
−9.1+
first to every ground ball×
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The Parent Report
What a lacrosse
parent gets.
This is a real UpLVL report for a lacrosse player. Parents open it from a link. No app and no account.
- Ready when practice endsThe coach speaks notes during practice, checks the report, and sends it.
- Growth over the seasonParents see each skill move through the season.
- A drill for homeEach report gives the player one drill to do at home.
Free Lacrosse Player Evaluation Form
Not ready for the app? Start with the form.
Rate all 37 lacrosse skills on paper. Free to print. UpLVL uses the same skills, so nothing is wasted when you switch.
Lacrosse FAQ
Questions lacrosse
coaches and parents ask.
Rate specific skills one at a time, on one scale for every player. Rate what holds up at game speed. Then name one strength and one skill to work on next. Repeat it through the season so the ratings show growth. UpLVL tracks 37 lacrosse skills this way.
UpLVL rates every player in four areas. Technical, such as stick skills, cradling, ball handling and passing. Tactical, such as field vision, positioning and off-ball movement. Physical, such as speed & acceleration, agility & change of direction and athleticism. Mental, such as attitude, coachability and communication.
Young players start with a few broad skills. Each one splits in two as they improve. Stick Skills splits into Cradling (Both Hands) and Catching. Passing splits into Passing Accuracy & Lead and Passing Under Pressure. Shooting splits into Shot Accuracy & Placement and Shot Velocity & Variation. Dodging splits into Split Dodge and Roll Dodge & Combinations. Ground Balls & Transition splits into Ground Balls and Transition & Lane Filling. Defense splits into Positioning & Stick and Slides & Team Defense.
Under USA Lacrosse rules, body checking is illegal in boys lacrosse at 12U and below and starts at 14U. It is never legal in the girls game. Girls have no checking of any kind at 10U and under. UpLVL follows these rules. Your team will not see checking skills or checking drills until it reaches the age.
Start with these drills: Basic Cradle (stick skills), Two-Hand to One-Hand Switch (cradling), Figure-8 Cradle (ball handling), Partner Toss (passing), Stationary Shot (shooting). All of them are free and each has a diagram.
Ratings on specific skills in four areas: technical, tactical, physical and mental. Add one strength, one skill to work on next, and a drill for it. The free UpLVL evaluation form covers all 37 lacrosse skills.
As often as the coach has 15 seconds. The coach speaks a short note during practice. By the end of practice the report is ready to review and send. Parents open a link in their browser with no app and no account, and they never pay.
Yes. All 198 lacrosse drills are free. Each one has a diagram and clear steps, and no account is needed. The practice plan builder is free too.
Free for up to 5 players with full app access and no credit card. After that it is $2.00 per player per month for 6 to 60 players, $1.80 for 61 to 150, and $1.50 for 151 or more. Billing is monthly on active players with no annual contract.