Gear

How to Get a Good Lacrosse Stick Cheap

Not everyone has a friend, neighbor, or sibling with a good lacrosse stick laying around to loan out or hand down. If a kid wants to start playing lacrosse, mom or dad goes to the […]

Game

Lacrosse Terms Glossary

The following glossary is a list of lacrosse terms commonly heard in and around the women’s game. Assist – Preceding pass to a shooter that results in a goal Attack – Players at their scoring […]

Rules

What is Three Seconds Good Defense in Lacrosse?

The Three Seconds Good Defense Rule (also called Three Seconds Closely Guarded) is an offensive foul only applicable to the non-check youth girls game. The rule can be confusing because it occurs during active play […]

Gear

Lacrosse Pocket Restringing with Taylor D’Amore

As a player begins to improve her stick skills and becomes more technical about her game and equipment, she may want to consider having her pocket professionally restrung.  Taylor D’Amore, former US National Team player, […]

Skills

Should a Player Practice Both Right and Left Hand?

Should a player practice to develop equally both right and left hand stick skills? While this may be considered more philosophy than fact, the answer is “no” – mostly. This heresy is inconsistent with the […]

Game

Lacrosse Origins America’s Oldest Sport

In areas where lacrosse isn’t as popular – commonly called “non-traditional” areas – most families’ introduction to lacrosse comes by signing their kids up for the local league. Parents often greet the coach with the […]