Wall Ball
The Basics of Wall Ball: One of the easiest and most tried true methods of getting better at lacrosse is playing wall ball. Although it may seem basic and simple, the wall can provide players of all ages and skill levels with beneficial results and difficult challenges. From beginners of the game to professional MLL players, wall ball has been a proven test of one's passing and catching ability, a cornerstone to the game of lacrosse. On this page you will find several basic wall ball techniques, as well as more advanced wall ball tests that will challenge you to become a better player.
The objective of these tests are to help the players see progress. Establish a baseline at the beginning of the season and then track progress every month as the players push themselves to do better.
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Must wear (helmet, gloves)
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All drills must be done in the order listed below
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All required reps must be completed before moving on to the next drill
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5 Ball max - If ball is dropped/lost - move on to next ball
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If you drop the ball, that rep doesn't count - do not start over at 0
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Players must stand 5 yard away from wall
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Everyone has to use their personal stick per position
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All overhand passing
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Kinder/1st Grade Wall Ball Test
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***Must be done in the order below***
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Repetitions
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Notes
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One Cradle Passing (Strong hand)
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5
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One Cradle Passing (Off hand)
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1
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Target Time
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Times
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5 ball max
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1:30
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***Must be done in the order below***
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Repetitions
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Notes
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One Cradle Passing (Strong hand)
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15
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One Cradle Passing (Off hand)
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5
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Target Time
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Times
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Not
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5 ball max
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1:10
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***Must be done in the order below***
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Repetitions
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Notes
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One Cradle Passing (Strong hand)
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10
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One Cradle Passing (Off hand)
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10
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Quick Stick (Strong hand)
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10
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Quick Stick (Off hand)
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10
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Catch and Switch (Alternate hands)
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10
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Switch hands every time you catch the ball
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Cross hand catch (Strong hand)
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5
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Cross hand catch (Off hand)
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5
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Target Time
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Attack / Midfield Times
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Defense / Goalie times
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5 ball max
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2:40
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2:45
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***Must be done in the order below***
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Repetitions
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Notes
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One Cradle Passing (Strong hand)
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10
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One Cradle Passing (Off hand)
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10
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Quick Stick (Strong hand)
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10
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Quick Stick (Off hand)
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10
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Catch and Switch (Alternate hands)
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10
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Switch hands every time you catch the ball
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Throw and Switch hands in the air
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10
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Flip the hips/change hands, catch opposite
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One hand & One Cradle (Strong hand) **Defense/Goalies Do Backhand (strong hand)
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5
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*Defense and Goalies - Catch, Throw Fake, Switch hands, and repeat (Alternate hands)
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One hand & One Cradle (Off hand) . **Defense/Goalies Do Backhands (weak hand)
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5
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*Defense and Goalies - Catch, Throw Fake, Switch hands, and repeat (Alternate hands)
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Cross hand catch (Strong hand)
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5
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Cross hand catch (Off hand)
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5
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Behind the back (Strong hand only)
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5
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Target Time
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Attack / Midfield Times
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Defense / Goalie times
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5 ball max
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3:00
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3:00
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***Must be done in the order below***
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Repetitions
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Notes
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One Cradle Passing (Strong hand)
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10
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One Cradle Passing (Off hand)
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10
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Quick Stick (Strong hand)
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10
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Quick Stick (Off hand)
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10
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Catch and Switch (Alternate hands)
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10
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Switch hands everytime you catch the ball
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Throw and Switch hands in the air
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10
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Flip the hips/change hands, catch opposite
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One hand & One Cradle (Strong hand) **Defense/Goalies Do Backhand (strong hand)
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5
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*Defense and Goalies - Catch, Throw Fake, Switch hands, and repeat (Alternate hands)
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One hand & One Cradle (Off hand) . **Defense/Goalies Do Backhands (weak hand)
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5
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*Defense and Goalies - Catch, Throw Fake, Switch hands, and repeat (Alternate hands)
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Cross hand catch (Strong hand)
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5
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Cross hand catch (Off hand)
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5
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Behind the back (Strong hand only)
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5
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Target Time
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Attack / Midfield Times
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Defense / Goalie tim
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5 ball max
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2:40
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2:45
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***Must be done in the order below***
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Repetitions
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Notes
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One Cradle Passing (Strong hand)
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10
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One Cradle Passing (Off hand)
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10
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Quick Stick (Strong hand)
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10
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Quick Stick (Off hand)
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10
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Catch and Switch (Alternate hands)
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10
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Switch hands every time you catch the ball
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Throw and Switch hands in the air
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10
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Flip the hips/change hands, catch opposite
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One hand & One Cradle (Strong hand) *Defense/Goalies Do Backhand Passes
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5
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*Defense and Goalies - Catch, Throw Fake, Switch hands repeat (Alternate hands)
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One hand & One Cradle (Off hand) *Defense/Goalies Do Backhand Passes
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5
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*Defense and Goalies - Catch, Throw Fake, Switch hands repeat (Alternate hands)
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Cross hand catch (Strong hand)
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5
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Cross hand catch (Off hand)
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5
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Behind the back (Strong hand only)
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5
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Target Time
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Attack / Midfield Times
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Defense / Goalie times
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5 ball max
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2:30
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2:35
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***Must be done in the order below***
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Repetitions
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Notes
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One Cradle Passing (Strong hand)
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10
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One Cradle Passing (Off hand)
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10
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Quick Stick (Strong hand)
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10
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Quick Stick (Off hand)
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10
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Catch and Switch (Alternate hands)
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10
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Switch hands everytime you catch the ball
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Throw and Switch hands in the air
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10
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Flip the hips/change hands, catch opposite
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One hand & One Cradle (Strong hand)
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5
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*Defense and Goalies - Catch, Throw Fake, Switch hands, and repeat (Alternate hands)
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One hand & One Cradle (Off hand)
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5
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*Defense and Goalies - Catch, Throw Fake, Switch hands, and repeat (Alternate hands)
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Cross hand catch (Strong hand)
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5
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Cross hand catch (Off hand)
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5
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Behind the back (Strong hand only)
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5
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Target Time
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Attack / Midfield Times
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Defense / Goalie times
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5 ball max
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2:20
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2:25
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***Must be done in the order below***
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Repetitions
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Notes
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One Cradle Passing (Strong hand)
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10
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One Cradle Passing (Off hand)
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10
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Quick Stick (Strong hand)
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10
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Quick Stick (Off hand)
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10
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Catch and Switch (Alternate hands)
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10
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Switch hands every time you catch the ball
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Throw and Switch hands in the air
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10
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Flip the hips/change hands, catch opposite
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One hand & One Cradle (Strong hand)
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5
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*Defense and Goalies - Catch, Throw Fake, Switch hands, and repeat (Alternate hands)
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One hand & One Cradle (Off hand)
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5
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*Defense and Goalies - Catch, Throw Fake, Switch hands, and repeat (Alternate hands)
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Cross hand catch (Strong hand)
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5
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Cross hand catch (Off hand)
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5
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Behind the back (Strong hand only)
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5
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Target Time
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Attack / Midfield Times
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Defense / Goalie times
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5 ball max
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2:15
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2:20
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High School Wall Ball Test
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