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Lacrosse is a fast-paced and hard-hitting sport that sets itself apart with unique mechanics. Gameplay is similar to hockey, with two teams competing to score in their opponent’s goal, but unlike any other game, players use a netted stick to pass and shoot a ball. Lacrosse requires skill and accuracy, but also an incredible amount of stamina.

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How to Get Recruited For College Lacrosse Part 1: Finding the “Right Fit”
June 2, 2023
Be responsible and accountable for your recruiting experience. You need to be proactive and market your skills for college recruiters. Making the decision to pursue your lacrosse career in college is something almost every high school player ponders. Some decide early on that playing in college is a goal and they develop a plan to […]
A Crash Course for Parents New to Lacrosse (Boys)
June 2, 2023
If you’re like many parents of children who are new to lacrosse, you might not know the difference between slashing and screening. As you start attending games, interacting with other parents and talking with your child about his new sport, you’ll want to know the most common rules and terminology. The following is a list […]
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Girls Lacrosse for Beginners
June 2, 2023
Cradling is the twisting and rocking motion of a lacrosse stick as a player runs. Holding a lacrosse stick still makes it very easy for an opponent to knock it out of your stick. When I was a freshman in high school, my school started a girls lacrosse team. Being the mousy bookworm that I […]
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Transition Lacrosse Basics
June 2, 2023
If you can teach a player to properly handle an unsettled transition situation playing 6 on 6 will appear much easier to them. Lacrosse transition drills are designed to help you and your teammates move down the field in a quick and effective manner.   80% of the goals in a game are scored in transition.  […]
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Beginner Lacrosse Drills
June 2, 2023
Basic passing & catching with a stationary partner – practice right and left hand passes & catches. This is one of the first beginner lacrosse drills that kids should practice. Lacrosse Catching Drills Basic passing & catching with a stationary partner – practice right and left hand passes & catches. Two kids running down the field in […]
FAQs on New Girls’ Lacrosse Self-Start Rule
June 2, 2023
A settled stance is defined as: Both feet are stationary, on the ground, with the ball positioned in the head of the stick, and the player with possession making, at minimum, a momentary pause before restarting play. The new 2019 rules for high school and youth girls’ lacrosse introduce self-start. The basic essence of the […]
Sixteen Lacrosse Defense Tips to Shut Down Your Opponent
June 2, 2023
Defense is hugely influenced by your ability to respond to the offensive player. Your goal is to keep your offensive player in front of you, as far away from the goal as possible. How is your defensive game? Do attackers with quick feet blow by you? Are you losing time on the field because you […]
Next Spring Starts Now: Maximizing the Offseason
June 2, 2023
Stay cool, apply lots of sunscreen, but most of all enjoy the ride. They’re only kids once, so let’s make sure we’re doing everything to make the summer as fun- and kid-centered as we can for them. For many lacrosse players around the country, a busy season has just ended. Maybe it was high school, […]
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Tips for Lacrosse Parents
June 2, 2023
Life is full of challenges, and playing a sport allows us the ability to strive, fail and strive again. If we don’t ever face disappointment or failure as a child in a safe environment like sports, we will never be prepared for adversity later in life. Goals, aspirations and physical abilities change over time. If we […]
Attack Tips for Lacrosse
June 2, 2023
Don’t dodge if there is an open man. Don’t hold the ball long unless you are planning a dodge. Keep it moving with quick, short passes. Make your defenseman play you and you alone every second you are in the game. Keep moving all the time so that he must center his attention on you […]
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