Free Lacrosse Practice Plan Template (60, 90, and 120 Minutes)

Every coach needs a solid practice plan template. Having a go-to structure saves time, keeps practices focused, and ensures you're developing all the skills your players need.

Here are three proven templates you can adapt for your team, whether you have 60 minutes or a full two hours.

60-Minute Practice Plan

Perfect for youth programs with limited field time. Every minute counts.

• •0:00-0:10 — Dynamic warm-up + partner passing
• •0:10-0:25 — Skill block: Focus on ONE skill (e.g., ground balls)
• •0:25-0:40 — Team concept: 3v2 or 4v3 related to the skill
• •0:40-0:55 — Competitive: Modified scrimmage with a condition
• •0:55-1:00 — Cool-down, recap, dismiss

Key for 60-minute practices: Resist the urge to cover too much. One skill, taught well, is worth more than five skills touched briefly.

90-Minute Practice Plan

The sweet spot for most high school and travel programs.

• •0:00-0:15 — Dynamic warm-up + stick work progressions
• •0:15-0:35 — Skill block: Primary skill focus with 2-3 drill progressions
• •0:35-0:50 — Secondary skill: Quick review or new introduction
• •0:50-1:10 — Team concepts: Half-field sets, man-up/man-down, rides/clears
• •1:10-1:25 — Competitive: Full or half-field scrimmage
• •1:25-1:30 — Cool-down, conditioning, recap

120-Minute Practice Plan

For programs with the luxury of two hours. Use the extra time for more competitive reps, not more lecture.

• •0:00-0:15 — Dynamic warm-up + positional stick work
• •0:15-0:40 — Skill block 1: Offensive focus (shooting, dodging, or feeds)
• •0:40-1:00 — Skill block 2: Defensive focus (slides, positioning, checks)
• •1:00-1:10 — Water break + quick team talk
• •1:10-1:30 — Team concepts: 6v6, special situations
• •1:30-1:50 — Competitive: Full-field scrimmage
• •1:50-2:00 — Conditioning, cool-down, recap

Tips for Using Templates

• •Adapt the template to your season phase — early season = more skill work, late season = more team concepts
• •Write specific drill names into each time slot, not just "skill work"
• •Keep a running list of drills that worked well to reuse
• •Share your plan with assistant coaches before practice so everyone knows their role
• •Use a timer — it's easy to let one drill run long and shortchange the rest

Build Plans Faster with LaxAi

Instead of writing practice plans on paper or in a spreadsheet, LaxAi lets you drag and drop drills into structured time slots, attach video demonstrations, and run the whole plan with a built-in timer during practice. Your assistant coaches can see the plan on their phones.