Players
Do not fear failure. If you are constantly worried about messing up you will always grip your stick too tight and never be able to play to your potential. And with that, Give 100%, 100% of the time. If you are going hard and you are passionate about what you are doing, it doesn’t matter if you make a mistake, you just learn from it. Everyone makes mistakes, it’s about having a short memory, becoming better from the mistake, and worrying about executing the next play.
Possessing the Ball
When in possession of ball, make the defense man play your stick – watch his stick – the position of it will determine the direction of your feed and the type of dodge you might try.
Success Demands Six Things
Success is never an accident — it is the outcome of deliberate effort, resilience, and an unshakable belief in one’s goals. While many search for shortcuts, the reality is that achievement comes from mastering a few timeless principles. Success demands six things that, when practiced consistently…
Shooting
If you want to shoot hard, you should grab a bag of balls and shoot until your arms fall off. While the mechanics of shooting are technical, I have simplified them into six major points. Shooting a lacrosse ball has elements of a batter’s swing, a golfer’s drive, and a pitcher’s throwing motion. I…
Crease Defensemen
Only in extreme cases, should the defense man on the crease leave to back up. Example: To stop a play that would end up in a score.
The Crucial Role of Agility in Lacrosse
In the fast-paced world of lacrosse, agility stands as a cornerstone of success. A player’s ability to swiftly change direction, accelerate, and decelerate can make all the difference between victory and defeat. Whether it’s evading opponents, maneuvering through tight spaces, or swiftly transitio…
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!
Zigs and Zags
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 open.
