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!
Never Rake a Ground Ball
Always scoop a loose ball. Never draw (rake) it. If there is a crowd, go through and either kick it or scoop it up.
Keep After Him
If a man dodges you, keep after him. You should catch him as your backer comes in from the front.
Never in Front of Your Own Goal
Never pass a ball across in front of your goal.
Get After Him
If you are after a loose ball, but your attack man is ahead of you, press him hard if you cannot come up with the ball, but don’t give him […]
Don’t Turn Your Back to the Ball
After the man you are playing throws a ball, step back two steps quickly and be ready for a cut. Also always look in the direction of the ball as […]
Playing the Pass
As the man you are playing starts a pass, check across his arms, but don’t step in.
Playing Your Man
A. If the ball is out front, and your man is behind the goal, play on the pipe of the cage on the side of the goal your man is […]
Clearing the Ball
When clearing the ball, as you catch it, circle away from your stick side if you are moving in to receive the pass.
Screen Shots
Never let an attack man clamp your stick. If you are on the crease on a screen shot, stop it or catch it, if you can’t do either then move […]
No Loafing
Once the other team has cleared the ball, all defense men must drop in fast, RUN HARD – THIS IS ONE TIME YOU CANNOT LOAF.
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