By Abigail Gannaban · Last updated October 30, 2026
For most high school goalies, the best lacrosse ball rebounder for training at home is The Varsity Multi Sport Ball Rebounder. Its 5' x 5' net and four screen positions send the ball back high, at the hip or low, the three save locations goalies train, and it rolls into place on 10" wheels. Picture a sophomore goalie in the backyard, helmet and gloves on, firing the ball into the net and stepping to each return with his top hand while a parent rests between shooting sets.
What can a lacrosse goalie train on a ball rebounder at home?
A goalie can train hand-eye reactions, save reps with a shooter, and stick work for outlets. Coach Damon Wilson of Lax Goalie Rat builds a solo goalie workout around hand-eye drills on a wall in five one-minute rounds, and his Doc Drill write-up says a lacrosse rebounder can replace the wall when a teammate or parent shoots. Our Doc Drill post walks through that drill. The rebound net gives the goalie the wall, anywhere in the yard.
How do screen positions help save reps?
Screen positions control the height of the return, so one net covers high, hip and low saves. UMass head coach Kyle Smith's goalie warm-up progression works through high, hip and low locations and asks goalies to step to every shot and punch the top hand to the ball. On a ball rebounder, tilt the net back for high returns, stand it upright for hip-height balls, and tilt it forward for low bouncers. Run a set at each height before mixing them, so each save gets its own reps.
Which lacrosse ball rebounder fits a goalie at home?
The Varsity fits most high school goalies, the Stinger X fits youth goalies, and the Premier XL fits a family where a shooter shares the unit. All Ball Pro makes steel-frame, multi-sport ball rebounders, also called rebound nets, in St. Louis, Missouri, with a galvanized, powder-coated frame and a UV-protected net. Field players in the house can use the same net for wall ball; see our no-catch wall ball drill.
| Model | Net frame | Net area | Screen positions | Weight | Goalie fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Stinger X Multi Sport Ball Rebounder + R1 Lacrosse Ball Bundle | 3.5' x 3.5' | 12.25 sq ft | 3 + tilt | 76 lbs | Youth goalies, small yards |
| The Varsity Multi Sport Ball Rebounder | 5' x 5' | 25 sq ft | 4 + tilt | 102 lbs | High school goalies (our pick) |
| The Premier XL (PXL) Multi Sport Ball Rebounder | 5' x 7' | 35 sq ft | 4 + tilt | 133 lbs | A goalie who shares the net with a shooter |
How does each net compare with a regulation lacrosse goal?
The Premier XL's net is almost exactly the size of a goal face; the Varsity's is about 70% of it. A field lacrosse goal is 6 feet wide by 6 feet tall, or 36 sq ft. The math: Premier XL 35 ÷ 36 = 97%; Varsity 25 ÷ 36 = 69%; Stinger X 12.25 ÷ 36 = 34%. For a goalie, the net is the source of returns, so the Varsity's size is plenty. For a shooter in the family, the Premier XL gives a target close to the real cage.
FAQ
Can a lacrosse goalie train alone with a rebounder? Yes, for hand-eye and reaction work: throw or pass into the net and make the save on the return. Full-speed shot reps still need a shooter.
Should a goalie wear gear when using a ball rebounder? Yes. Wear a helmet, throat guard, gloves and chest protector for any save reps, since returns can come back hard and at the head.
Is the Stinger X enough for a youth goalie? Yes. Its 3.5' x 3.5' net and three screen positions cover high, hip and low returns for younger goalies, and it's the lightest full-size unit at 76 lbs.
Varsity or Premier XL for a lacrosse goalie? The Varsity fits a goalie training alone; the Premier XL fits a household where a shooter also uses the net, since its 35 sq ft face is close to a 36 sq ft goal.
The Varsity gives a goalie high, hip and low returns at home, with no wall needed. See The Varsity Multi Sport Ball Rebounder.