Advanced Skills

If a player is fundamentally strong at all the basics, then it is time to move on to some more advanced skills and tips to become a more well-rounded lacrosse player for high levels of competition. However, it is revealing to note that if a player were to just become great at all the basic level fundamentals, then he would enjoy a great deal of success in lacrosse. You do not have to do anything fancy to be a great lacrosse player. If you are a good athlete who can run up and down the field, throw, catch, scoop and shoot, then you are going to be a very valuable asset to your team.

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Some great tips to get you going:

Cut Hard and Fast

Make full cuts - go through and out - don't cut at half speed or hang around the crease after your cut.

Teamwork is Key

Always remember that teamwork is the key to a good attack.

Ride Hard

When you lose the ball, ride it. The close attack must ride and ride hard until the ball is past midfield.

Never Stand Still

When you have the ball, never stand still - keep moving all the time - if necessary run backwards and forwards - but keep moving. When you are ready to make a pass, take one step back quickly and move. If you are standing still, you're wrong.

Outside Shooting

On all long shots, a man must be on the crease.

Back Each Other Up

Always be in position to back up shots and feeds. When a cut is made, or a shot is taken, the whole attack must play a part, moving to be in a position to backup a pass or a shot. Control 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.

Pick a Corner

Place all shots, usually for a far corner, and shoot hard. When within five yards of the goal, the shot should be for a top corner.

Keep Proper Spacing

Never stand so close together that one defense can cover two offense.

Back Up shots

Always have one, preferably two, men behind the goal to back up shots.

Take Quality Shots

Shoot plenty, but only if you feel you have a good shot. Shoot to get hot, shoot to stay hot.

Fake Passes

When you have the ball, be constantly faking passes - keep your defense man's stick moving. Go ahead, throw that sky-whammy.

Crease Play

On every screen shot the crease man should check-up on the defense man's stick, and immediately face the goalie, so that he is ready to bat in a rebound.

Get it Off the Ground

After picking up a loose ball, turn and face the crease immediately. If nobody is open, move in fast until you are picked up.

Make Him Play You

Make your defenseman play you and you alone every second you are in the game. Keep moving all the time so that he must center his attention on you an not be in position to help out his fellow defensemen.

Away From the Defense

In moving the ball around the circle, make all passes sharp, short, and to the outside, away from the defense man.

Circle Away From Pressure

Always move to meet every pass, and circle away from your defenseman.

Balance the Field

Always keep your field balanced in order that you stay in better position to back up, and give your teammates space to work in.

Feed Passes

All feed passes must be thrown crsiply and accurately. If it's a bad pass, do your best and make a great catch to help your buddy out.

Never Pass to a Covered Player

Never make a pass to a man who is covered just to get rid of the ball.