Stick skills
Quick Stick Ladder
Hand speed work. Catch and release with no cradle, then add one-hand and switch-hand versions.
Video coming soon
Setup
Stick, ball, wall
Steps
- 50 two-hand quick sticks with the right hand, then 50 left.
- 50 one-hand quick sticks each side.
- 25 switch-hand quick sticks each side: change hands while the ball is in the air.
- 25 catch-and-one-cradle each side to finish.
Coaching cues
- Stick in the ready position before the ball comes back
- Small motions, quick wrists
- Move in to 4 yards to speed it up
Level it up
Time each 50-rep set and try to beat it the next session without adding drops.