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:

Loose Ball on the Ground

When there is a loose ball on the ground, go after it fast and hard, you must have the ball!

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.

Dodging

Never try to dodge when men are in position to back up.

Keep Proper Spacing

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

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 and run hard. The success of an attack depends on their riding ability and their desire to have the ball.

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.

Teamwork is Key

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

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.

Ride Hard

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

Never Pass to a Covered Player

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

Outside Shooting

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

Don’t Force it

Never try to force in, with the ball or by a pass, if the defense is drawn in. Pull them out first.

Move to Meet the Pass

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

Circle Away From Pressure

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

Take Quality Shots

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

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.

Try Some Dodges

Every man on the attack should try at least two dodges every game. Learn at least three different types of dodges.

Hard Work

Hard work is great, but hard and efficient work is even better.

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.

Give and Go

After receiving a pass, as the ball moves around the outside, look first at the man who threw you the ball to see what he is doing, then at the crease.