It doesn’t matter whether lacrosse balls are being used on turf or the hard surface of a gym during offseason practice, they eventually lose their “grip” and must be resurfaced. When they begin to feel slippery and slick, it’s time for resurfacing to return them to their previous condition. Lacrosse balls have a naturally sticky […]
Shooting accuracy is an essential skill in lacrosse and a goal blocker provides critical practice. Many players find themselves without a teammate with which to practice and that’s where a goal blocker is a tool without compare. Most lacrosse players have a goal in their back yard to practice shots and a goal blocker attaches […]
The “ball” used in lacrosse has undergone monumental changes since the game was first observed being played by Native Americans in 1636 by French Jesuit missionary, Jean de Brebeuf. Today’s balls are fashioned of solid vulcanized rubber. In the past, balls have encompassed rounded rocks, carved wood, and deerskin balls stuffed with hair, feathers and/or […]
Every coach knows how difficult it is to keep ahead of the game when maintaining an ample supply of lacrosse balls on hand. Coaches around the world have discovered the advantages of having a supply of lacrosse balls delivered directly to their home or school for their players. Lacrosse Balls Direct offers free two-day shipping […]
The good news for lacrosse fans is that the Premiere Lacrosse League will play a two-week summer tournament during July 25-Aug. 9, 2020 instead of a second season. The downside is that the stands will go empty and the event will be conducted without fans. The match marks a return of at least one sport […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Lacrosse balls are a powerful tool that can aid in alleviating pain and restoring functionality to sore muscles through myofascial release. It’s a hands-on technique in which gentle, sustained pressure is applied to connective tissues. It’s a technique that’s been used since ancient times. Physical therapists maintain that myofascial pain is different than ordinary types […]