Lax Tips
Tips for Players to set you on your way to on-field success.
After the Clear
After the ball has been cleared, if you have a wide-open opportunity to dodge, do it. If you are sure a man is open, pass to him, settle the ball […]
Try Some Dodges
Every man on the attack should try at least two dodges every game. Learn at least three different types of dodges.
Don’t Rush at Him
Don’t rush at a man when riding – particularly behind the goal. Force him to pass – force him in the direction where there is help. Talk all the time […]
Don’t Rush an Attackman
Don’t rush an attack man after he has caught the ball. If he is receiving a rather long pass and you are sure you can reach him before the ball, […]
Anticipate the Pass
As a pass is made to the man you are playing, move out to cover him as the ball is moving to him, so that you are in position as […]
Playing the Man With the Ball
Never take a step into a man while playing him on defense.
The First Move
Once the attack man has the ball, worry him plenty by poke checking, etc., don’t give him much chance to look over his field, and make him worry about you. […]
Keep Your Stick Up
When not poking at the man with ball, keep your stick around the height of your attack man’s shoulder. Don’t ever carry it at your side, KEEP IT UP!
Playing Off Ball
When your man hasn’t got the ball, always play slightly to the ball side of him, so that you gain a step as he cuts toward the ball. If he […]
Use Split Vision
When your man hasn’t got the ball, stand sideways (135deg) to the man and ball. You must use split vision watching both your man and the ball.
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