Throwing and Catching are skills that should be worked on at home. Why would you spend so much money on Travel Lacrosse and not make sure your child works on the basics at home. You would be surprised how much better your child would be by spending 1/2 hour 3 to 4 times a week at a wall. You could actually get 250 throws and catches in that 1/2 hour. In the 1 1/2 to 2 hour practice the last thing the coach wants to work on is throwing and catching. He is trying to implement and offense and a defense. Basic skills are something you bring to travel lacrosse, Not learn at travel lacrosse. Get little John or Jane off the cell phone and to the nearest wall. Not looking to hurt anyones feelings, Just my opinion.