When the season ends for lacrosse, players have everything to gain by beginning their training during the off season. From weight training to stick work, it’s a time for players to improve their skills and come into the next season even better than before. There are numerous practice exercises that players can perform. Players can […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Lacrosse is a sport that’s enjoyed equally by men and women. There are a few differences in the sport depending on gender. The three major differences are the amount of contact allowed, equipment, and the dimensions of the playing field. The primary difference in men’s and women’s lacrosse is that there’s a no body contact […]
Top 5 Lacrosse Workouts (routines) That Really Help The best and physically fit players in the world are said to be found in lacrosse. Not only because they lift weights and workout every now and then, but also because they exude Olympic abilities as if they were sent by Zeus. In Lacrosse, a runner must […]
Lacrosse is a fast-paced game where any number of surprise moves can occur. Even novices to the sport know what to do on the field, but are often at a loss when it comes to a bag to carry their equipment. A lacrosse bag carries much more than lacrosse balls and a stick and should […]
Hitting, catching, dunking and passing a ball requires eye-hand coordination and the best way to improve those skills is through practice. The good news is that there are multiple ways that can be employed to build those abilities or improve the skills that already exist. The first step toward better eye-hand coordination is a thorough […]
Originally known as stickball, many may be surprised at how long the game of lacrosse has been around. Created by the Algonquin tribe of Native Americans, it was originally played in the eastern part of the U.S. and eventually migrated into the Great Lakes region. The Jesuit missionary, Jean de Brebeuf, was the first European […]