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How to Play Lacrosse

These are skills that even the best players in the world work on, day in and day out. The thing about lacrosse is, the better you get at it, the more fun it becomes to play. If you can give yourself a strong foundation in all these basic fundamentals, then you will be well on your way to becoming a great player!

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When there is a loose ball on the ground, go after it fast and hard, you must have the ball!
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Always keep your field balanced in order that you stay in better position to back up, and give your teammates space to work in.
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Shoot plenty, but only if you feel you have a good shot. Shoot to get hot, shoot to stay hot.
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Always have one, preferably two, men behind the goal to back up shots.
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Time your cuts, don’t cut if the man with the ball is not watching or not in position to pass.
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Make full cuts – go through and out – don’t cut at half speed or hang around the crease after your cut.
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Zig your cuts, fake left – go right, fake right – go left. Don’t always run at the same speed, change of pace is a very effective method of getting […]
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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 […]
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Every man on the attack should try at least two dodges every game. Learn at least three different types of dodges.
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When you lose the ball, ride it. The close attack must ride and ride hard until the ball is past midfield.
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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 […]
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Always remember that teamwork is the key to a good attack.

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