Shooting Drills

Lacrosse shooting is about placement, not just power. The goal is 6x6 feet, and the goalie is standing in the middle — you need to hit corners.

The Overhand Shot (Foundation)

1. Hands apart on the stick (wider = more power, closer = more control)
2. Step toward the goal with your lead foot
3. Rotate hips and shoulders, pull the stick forward
4. Release at the highest point — snap the wrists
5. Follow through toward the target

Where to Shoot

• Low corners — the hardest saves for goalies. Aim 6 inches off the ground, just inside the pipes.
• Off-hip — the side away from the goalie’s stick. Hard to reach.
• High corners — effective but riskier. Miss high and it sails over.
• Five-hole — between the goalie’s legs. Works on quick shots when the goalie is upright.

10-Minute Shooting Workout

1. Close-range placement (3 min): Stand 8 yards out, 5 shots to each corner. Placement only.
2. On-the-run shots (4 min): Jog toward the goal from the wing, shoot low corner. 5 from each side.
3. Time-and-room (3 min): Catch a pass, take one cradle, shoot. Simulate game speed.

Sidearm Shot

• Lower the stick angle, release from the side
• Harder for goalies to read because it comes from a different angle
• Good for shooting around a defender or from behind the goal line extended