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, […]
Every sport has very specific equipment for game play and the safety gear that’s used is equally important. The game of lacrosse is fast, fun, and as with any sport there’s the potential for an injury ranging from bruises and contusions to sprains, strains and fractures. Ensuring that players have the proper safety equipment is […]
Many people watch a lacrosse game and have a yearning to play themselves. Unfortunately, good lacrosse players make the game look deceptively easy. The average person doesn’t know how much practice and physical conditioning goes into making an excellent lacrosse player. If you’re among those that want to try your hand at the game, there […]
There are many reasons that a league might want to personalize lacrosse balls and a myriad of ball colors are available. They can be customized with images, logos, dates and names. They make wonderful keepsakes and can easily be displayed with a special base plate to commemorate any occasion. The following are just a few […]
Cradling a lacrosse ball is much harder than it appears and it’s one of the most frustrating skills for new players to master. It’s an absolutely essential ability to ensure the ball stays with the stick, isn’t dislodged by a misstep, or knocked out by an opposing player. The good news is that with practice, […]
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 […]