World Lacrosse announces changes to official international playing rules In this original article on Insidethegame.biz Senior writer, Daniel Etchells writes that the: World Lacrosse has announced the approved changes to the official playing rules for the international women’s discipline. The new playing rules, approved by the World Lacrosse membership during the organization’s 2019 General Assembly, […]
Sports form a central part of the life of many individuals beginning as children and continuing into college. Participating in sports can be fun, but it can also be dangerous without the proper safety equipment. The National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) has been helping to make sports safer since 1970. The […]
If you’re in the off season or just want to get in some extra practice, there are a number of helpful drills that you can perform on your own. It’s always more fun to practice with a partner, but if you find yourself going solo, the following will help build eye-hand coordination, strength, and agility. […]
There will be times when practice sessions must be moved indoors due to extreme weather. One thing that coaches don’t want is a regular lacrosse ball in play while practicing inside. The solution is a ball specifically designed to be soft and low-bounce. They provide similar size and weight to a regulation ball, but won’t […]
For lacrosse players, shooting accuracy is critical and it’s a skill that needs to be developed whether the player is moving directly toward the goal or from side-to-side. It requires practice, but also involves multiple muscle groups that need to be exercised and developed. Positioning also comes into play. It’s important to remember that even […]
Moisture wicking materials have been around for over 20 years, but the current generation of “high-tech” garments, are a significant improvement over what’s been available in the past. Current incarnations were developed in an attempt to prevent the body odor that accompanies a hard workout at the gym. Moisture wicking garments are now everywhere and […]
Strong bodies require the right nutrition and it’s critical for young athletes. It provides the fuel they need for long practices and intense games. While there’s not a one-size-fits-all solution when feeding a hungry athlete, a balanced diet is essential. Contrary to trends that eschew carbohydrates, they’re absolutely essential for athletes and the more vigorous […]
More than 70 colleges in 10 conferences offer men’s lacrosse throughout the U.S. There’s no dearth of colleges and universities that field men’s lacrosse teams, the large majority of them are located in the northeastern portion of the nation. The following are some of the top ranked colleges in the Northeast Region for Men’s Division […]
Bumps, bruises and bodies that ache all over are all in a day’s work for a lacrosse goalie. A lacrosse goalie doesn’t have the benefit of thickly padded protection from injury like other sports. The lack of protection stems from tradition and a means of demonstrating fearlessness, which makes the position of goalie one of […]
Lacrosse has a long and distinguished history. It’s been played for centuries and in modern times, its popularity continues to grow at an ever increasing rate. Over time, it’s been played outdoors and even indoors where harsh winters reign. Lacrosse leagues have been established around the globe and new teams are being formed every year […]
Lacrosse is a popular sport that originated with Native American tribes on the East Coast and the Great Plains regions of the U.S. and Canada. Modifications from the original game were made by Europeans and the game continued to evolve into the worldwide sensation it is today. There are both mental and physical benefits for […]