Skills

Lacrosse Wall Ball Routine Beginner

This lacrosse wall ball routine is appropriate for younger and beginner players. When introducing new players to wall ball it has been my observation that almost 100% of the time the player throws the ball at […]

Rules

What is Three Seconds in Lacrosse?

The Three Seconds rule in girls lacrosse can be confusing for a new parent and player. The game is flowing along and then there is a whistle with no apparent justification or sign of a […]

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 […]

Skills

Success with 8 Meter Free Position Shots

In girl’s and women’s lacrosse, a major foul by a defensive player which occurs in the 8 meter arc results in a direct free position from one of the seven hash marks equally spaced along […]

Gear

Girls Lacrosse Equipment for Beginners

This summary of girls lacrosse equipment is for parents of new players that don’t know what they need, where to get it, and how to choose. Each player will need a lacrosse stick, goggles, colored mouth guard, […]

Rules

Defensive Stick Positioning in Girls Lacrosse

Playing defense can be a tough skill to master for younger lacrosse players due to the nature of the rules regarding contact and stick control. Often times, at the youth level, one of two scenarios […]