Finding a real wall somewhere can be a challenge but if you are fortunately to be able to find one that is great. The importance of wall ball cannot be overstated. The next best thing is a rebounder and many of you probably have access to one of those. Wall ball develops quick hands and greatly improves your stick skills and is the most beneficial practice routine you can do to improve your game. Below is a set of wall ball routines that our coaches have developed for different levels of play.
These routines are difficult. Don’t get discouraged. Push yourself and be persistent. You will be a better player for it.
When practicing on the wall, always wear your helmet and gloves. This is best not only for protection but this is also what you wear when you play.
Youth Players
This is a challenging routine that is timed. It is important that wall be done with a timing element since learning to move the ball quickly is an important skill to learn.
| Reps | Routine |
| 25 | Throw right – catch right |
| 25 | Throw left – Catch left |
| 25 | 1 hand throw right – catch 1 hand right |
| 25 | 1 hand throw left – catch 1 hand left |
| 50 | Throw right – switch hands in air -catch left. Throw Left – switch hands in air – catch right. Each set is considered 2 reps. |
| 50 | Throw right – catch right. Switch hands. Throw left – catch left. Each set is considered 2 reps. |
| 25 | Throw Canadian right – catch Canadian right |
| 25 | Throw Canadian left – catch Canadian left |
| 25 | Throw left – Catch left |
| 25 | 1 hand throw left – catch 1 hand left |
U12 Time: 9 minutes. Drops are allowed as long as you complete in 9 minutes. Clock does not stop getting ball.
U14 Time: 8 minutes. Drops are allowed as long as you complete in 8 minutes. Clock does not stop getting ball.
High School
The difference in the high school routine is that any drop means that you go back to zero on that portion of the routine. For example, if you have completed the first 3 items without a drop and then drop the 20th 1 hand throw left – 1 hand catch left, you need to start over from zero on 1 hand throw left – 1 hand catch left until you do it without a drop.
| Reps | Routine |
| 25 | Throw right – catch right |
| 25 | Throw left – Catch left |
| 25 | 1 hand throw right – catch 1 hand right |
| 25 | 1 hand throw left – catch 1 hand left |
| 50 | Throw right – switch hands in air -catch left. Throw Left – switch hands in air – catch right. Each set is considered 2 reps. |
| 50 | Throw right – catch right. Switch hands. Throw left – catch left. Each set is considered 2 reps. |
| 25 | Throw Canadian right – catch Canadian right |
| 25 | Throw Canadian left – catch Canadian left |
| 25 | Throw left – Catch left |
| 25 | 1 hand throw left – catch 1 hand left |
Time: 7 minutes. No drops allowed. Start the step back to zero with any drops. Clock does not stop getting ball.
AA High School
This is the same routine as the high school routine with exception to the last 2 items. Same rules apply that no drops are allowed. This routine is something you might see in college.
| Reps | Routine |
| 25 | Throw right – catch right |
| 25 | Throw left – Catch left |
| 25 | 1 hand throw right – catch 1 hand right |
| 25 | 1 hand throw left – catch 1 hand left |
| 50 | Throw right – switch hands in air -catch left. Throw Left – switch hands in air – catch right. Each set is considered 2 reps. |
| 50 | Throw right – catch right. Switch hands. Throw left – catch left. Each set is considered 2 reps. |
| 25 | Throw Canadian right – catch Canadian right |
| 25 | Throw Canadian left – catch Canadian left |
| 25 | Throw behind the back right – catch right. |
| 25 | Throw behind the back left – catch left. |
Time: 6 minutes. No drops allowed. Start the step back to zero with an drops. Clock does not stop getting ball.
Pirate Wall Ball Challenge
We want to hear from you if you can complete this routine. Send us a message below that you were able to do one of these routines. If you want to win a $50 gift card from Hot For Lax, do this in the presence of one of our coaches and win the Pirate Wall Ball Challenge. Limit 1 per season.