Senior Development Plan players are developing their individual skills as they prepare for advanced play as a team thats capable of multiple formations while defending and attacking.Proficiency Level SkillsStick skillsGroundballsThrowingCatchingShootingFootworkDodgingUnderstanding rulesTerminologyDraws1-on-1 defensePassing to open player - One MoreBall protectionClearing throughFast breaksUnderstanding positionsDeveloping Level SkillsWeak-hand skillsClearing/RidingMotion offenseOff-ball skillsTeam defenseAdvanced draw maneuversPosition specialty skillsExposure Level SkillsHigh School ExpectationsLeadership SkillsFitness / Speed / PaceOff-field prioritiesGrades / AccountabilitySafety / BehaviorNutrition / MaintenanceTactics & Game EmphasisPlayers are younger and not quite as fast, but 7th and 8th-grade lacrosse games should start resembling high school lacrosse games. The ball is on the ground less or in chaotic transition. But the ball is more controlled in a developed offense, which could include a fast-paced attack of the opponents goal.Lacrosse players at this level should be able to work together on both offense and defense to establish shape and utilize everyones individual skills. They should work as one cohesive team, communicating with one another and understanding everyones role, responsibility, and objective.The special teams aspect of the game should start looking cleaner between clearing, riding, fastbreaks, EPO, and PDD situations. Players should be comfortable attacking from and defending multiple formations.While players will start gravitating towards set positions, we still want to encourage all players to learn all positions, and game planning should still revolve around learning and preparation.Learn More About WGL Youth Girls Lacrosse Program