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 […]

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

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 […]

Skills

Lacrosse Wall Ball Routine

Playing toss and catch is a great way to improve stickwork skill. A rebounder is ideal to simulate more realistic passing and catching velocity, but a wall will do and doesn’t cost anything. This routine […]

Skills

Individual Lacrosse Stick Skills

These individual lacrosse stick skills can be done on one’s own or with friends in the backyard or playground to improve basic stick fundamentals and ball familiarity. They are most applicable to younger beginner or intermediate […]

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 […]