How to Scoop a Lacrosse Ball
While lacrosse is meant to be played in the air, inevitably the ball will end up on the ground. Like a rebound in basketball, a ground ball in lacrosse belongs to the team who picks it up first. A good scooping technique will keep the game moving and give your team the control it needs to be successful.
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Instructions
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Call "ball" to alert your teammates you are going to scoop the ground ball. This will keep players from bunching up around the ball and perhaps provide you with someone to throw to once you have control. If members of the other team are in the area your teammates can body block them to give you an open shot at the ball.
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Hold your stick with one hand close to the head and the other near the end of the handle. The handle should be off to the side of your body for a free range of motion.
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Bend at the knees and waist as you approach the ground ball. If your right hand is closest to the stick head, your right foot should be closest to the ball. Reverse this for the left hand.
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Drop the head of your stick to ground level a few inches behind the ball. The handle of your stick should also be kept low to create a flat approach. Bring your body over the top of the ball.
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Scoop under the ball with the head of your stick. As you bring your stick up through the ball pull it close to your body, cradle the ball and gradually straighten up to a normal running position. Look to pass to an open teammate.
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Tips & Warnings
Practice scooping at a slower pace to master your technique. During a game the scoop should be done as quickly and smoothly as possible.
