Spark Spring Sixes
Sixes is a short-field version of the game that will be played for the first time in the Olympics in 2028. We're moving towards Sixes in order to increase the pace, touches, and overall skill development of our younger players. All players will have the space to learn BOTH offense and defense, in a less complicated field game system. Smaller teams also means more reps, lower coach to player ratios and more time to focus on individual skill development. We will have 3 different groups based on skill prerequisite and specific developmental goals.
When determining which level you will play, we will factor in age, pre-requisite skill level, overall confidence and what we feel makes most developmental sense for the player.
ES (3rd-6th): Beginner Level. Focus is on developing stick skills at a running pace. Scooping, catching, switching hands, throwing, shooting while keeping your feet moving.
MS 1 (5th-8th): Beginner Intermediate Level. Focus is on developing stick skills at a running pace. Scooping, catching, throwing, switching hands, shooting, cradling while keeping your feet moving. Players who still need to work on gaining individual skill confidence at full speed are recommended to stay at this level.
MS 2 (6th-8th): Intermediate Level. This is for players who are able to catch, throw, shoot, switch, cradle at their full speed with confidence. The focus of this group will be Lax IQ. Offensive concepts: Fast break spacing, Sweeps and Picks, Drive and dumps, Off Ball movement, Field vision. Defensive concepts: Proper positioning, Slides, Man Down, Backer Zone.
When determining which level you will play, we will factor in age, pre-requisite skill level, overall confidence and what we feel makes most developmental sense for the player.
ES (3rd-6th): Beginner Level. Focus is on developing stick skills at a running pace. Scooping, catching, switching hands, throwing, shooting while keeping your feet moving.
MS 1 (5th-8th): Beginner Intermediate Level. Focus is on developing stick skills at a running pace. Scooping, catching, throwing, switching hands, shooting, cradling while keeping your feet moving. Players who still need to work on gaining individual skill confidence at full speed are recommended to stay at this level.
MS 2 (6th-8th): Intermediate Level. This is for players who are able to catch, throw, shoot, switch, cradle at their full speed with confidence. The focus of this group will be Lax IQ. Offensive concepts: Fast break spacing, Sweeps and Picks, Drive and dumps, Off Ball movement, Field vision. Defensive concepts: Proper positioning, Slides, Man Down, Backer Zone.