Young players can continue building their knowledge of the sport and the foundational skills that are needed to excel at lacrosse with the Scoopers Development Plan.Proficiency Level SkillsStick skills (in a quality stick)CradlingHand PlacementHolding stick In the BoxGroundballsObject of the GameTo move the ball to the other teams half of the field and score in their net.Developing Level SkillsThrowingCatchingShootingPassing to open player - One MoreFootworkWeak-hand skillsUnderstanding the different positionsExposure Level Skills1-on-1 defenseBasic faceoff concept1 or 2 dodge movesBasic rules of the gameBasic lacrosse terminologyTactics & Game EmphasisIn the Scoopers Development Plan is designed for 1st and 2nd-grade game play. The ball will be on the ground most of the time, but the level of skills that are taught pick up. Its ambitious to expect any amount of settled lacrosse at this age, and therefore its challenging to outline appropriate team-oriented tactics for this level. However, players should be taught a few basic principles for operating as a group:For groundballs, you have to get low to come up with the ball. Be ready to pass if someone is open.On offense, if everyone spreads out, it will make it harder for the other team to play defense and easier to make good shots on net.On defense, keep track of your assigned player and stay with her. If everyone does this, the other team will have a very hard time scoring on you.The most important thing players can do as a team is talk to one another.Learn More About WGL Youth Girls Lacrosse Program