K4 Sports / Lacrosse (Grades K - 2nd)
Come out and learn the exciting game of lacrosse in the K4 Sports / Lacrosse Program!
Children (Boys and Girls) will be split by age group in this introductory program, designed to introduce the basic skills and help players understand the rules and style of the game. Coaches will include members of K4 Athletics , AL Lacrosse Club teams & Avon Lake High School Boys and Girls Lacrosse Teams.
Coaches will use fun games to teach participants the fundamentals including..
🥍 Scooping ground balls,
🥍 Throwing,
🥍 Catching,
🥍 Cradling,
🥍 Shooting,
🥍 Defending.
Each week will include a practice portion to help skill development as well as modified, non-competitive game. Checking will not be allowed and there will be zero physical contact. Face goggles, helmets, and pads will not be necessary.
Coaches will explain there are slight differences in competitive girls lacrosse and boys lacrosse. However all basic skills are taught the same except coaches will teach the difference in cradling.
Boys sticks and softer lacrosse balls will be used for this program. Children are welcome to bring their own sticks if they would like. However, boys sticks are actually very helpful for all beginning players. It allows a higher success rate for skills, especially catching (girls lacrosse stick have a more shallow pocket which makes catching more challenging especially with a lighter ball).
4 week plan for K4 Lacrosse
(Sample) First two weeks:
11:15am -11:25am Family time to work on basics
11:25am - 11:35am Stretches
11:35 - 12:10pm Drills
12:10pm - Huddle
Drills:
- Cradling
- Objective: to keep ball in stick
- Ground Balls
. on lines
a. through cones
- Catching/Throwing
. Toss ball to partner to catch in stick
a. Practice throwing
b. Catch and throw with partner
- Give and Go shooting
Class will be 60 mins. Stick and ball will be provided for practice.
Class limit to 30 kids(Indoor Session)
Session : Winter I (Indoors) / January 17th - February 14th / (5 weeks) / $75
Session: Winter II (Indoors) / March 7th - March 28th / (4 weeks) / $65
Day & Time: Sundays / 11:00am
Location: Learwood Middle School
340 Lear Rd
Avon Lake
Session II: Spring (Outdoors) / TBA
Day & Time: Saturdays / TBA
Location: Westview Elementary School
155 Moore Rd, Avon Lake
Cost:$75
Summer Clinic
Day & Time: June / TBA
Location: Westview Elementary School
155 Moore Rd, Avon Lake
Cost: $75