Assuming the basics of scooping through the ball, trapping & scooping, “scoop-tuck & turn,” and “scoop to triple-threat” have been covered off in both static and dynamic fashion (as seen in our “Basic Practice Plans,” the next step is to start preparing players to get loose balls in traffic (against an opponent). Little nuances such as boxing out, “keeping it alive” for a teammate to come in and scoop it, other times poking at, kicking or batting the ball to gain an advantage, all come into play; all of which are worthy of drills in and of themselves!
Outside of the fundamental footwork described in our FREE "Fundamental Lacrosse Practices," landmarking the top-shoulder of your check (the person you are covering defensively) while in a "closed stance," is the proper defensive technique when checking a player on the ball-side of the defense.
The fundamentals of lacrosse include: Basic Defense, Scooping (Loose Balls), Cradling/Ball Protection, Basic Transition, Passing, Catching, Shooting & Basic Offense (appearing hypothetically in that order). You play good defense, knock the ball loose, pick it up, protect it and/or cradle it forward, pass the ball to any open players ahead of you, catch the pass and then shoot it if you are undefended and in the middle of the defense; otherwise creating a shot with basic offensive maneuvers.
A Dynamic Warm-Up is a fundamental element of any physical activity, often beginning with a series of basic calisthenics (body weight activities) used to get the blood moving (break a sweat) and joints lubricated.

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