A Third and Fourth Grade lacrosse team focuses on developing fundamental skills, introducing basic game concepts, and encouraging sportsmanship in a slightly more structured environment. Here's a description:

Team Overview

• Ages: Typically 8–10 years old (third and fourth grade).
• Focus: Building on foundational lacrosse skills, learning simple game strategies, and promoting teamwork and sportsmanship.
• Format: Games are more structured, often 7v7 or 8v8, played on smaller fields with age-appropriate rules to encourage success and development.

Key Goals

1. Skill Development: Enhancing basic skills like passing, catching, cradling, shooting, and ground ball control. Introducing defensive positioning and proper footwork.
2. Game Understanding: Teaching basic rules, field positioning, and teamwork concepts like spacing and movement.
3. Sportsmanship: Encouraging positive attitudes, respect for teammates, opponents, and officials, and fostering a love for the game.

Equipment

• Sticks: Regulation lacrosse sticks sized for youth players.
• Balls: Standard lacrosse balls, though softer options may still be used in some programs.
• Protective Gear: Helmets, mouthguards and Goalies wear additional protective equipment.

Practices & Games

• Practices include skill-based drills, small-sided games, and fun activities to keep players engaged while improving their abilities.
• Games are more competitive than at younger levels but still prioritize learning and fun over winning.

This program aims to build confidence, refine skills, and prepare players for higher levels of lacrosse while fostering teamwork and sportsmanship in an encouraging environment.