Fundamentals Stick Skills
TeamSnap User • September 25, 2026
These Fun Fundamental Stick Skills will give you an edge...

Great stick skills (cradling, passing, and catching) are fundamental to playing lacrosse.
Ground balls, which frequently cause turnovers, are often caused by a bad pass or a failed catch. Learning to quickly recover a ground ball helps our team bounce back and move the ball down the field.
Another great way to improve stick skills is by playing Wall Ball. The repetitive passing and catching with the wall teaches your body and reflexes the best way to handle your stick.
What do Fundamental Stick Skills look like?
Fundamental stick skills are best explained by watching a quick video. Click
here for a great demonstration.
All You Need Is:
- A tall hard wall, think concrete or brick.
- Your stick.
- A lacrosse ball.
- Your helmet or goggles.
- 20 minutes.



