When everyone in your sport flies down the field at top-flight speed, it’s likely players will registers some hardcore checks and collisions. To say lacrosse is a physical sport, is an understatement. Football is a physical sport, soccer is a physical sport; lacrosse is a high-octane, thrill ride where you take the physicality of most contact sports and pit highly-tuned athletes against each other…and give them weapons. That being said, in order to continue lacrosse’s exponential growth in popularity, the game needs to take care of its players. It’s awful hard to grow a sport where guys are killing each…
Author: Enoch C. Williams
Enoch C. Williams
Enoch is a veteran lacrosse player. He has played on the same team for 20 years, and his teammates are like family to him. He's worked hard over the last two decades to get where he is today, playing in some of the best tournaments in North America with people that have become lifelong friends. Enoch loves pushing himself physically and mentally every time he steps onto the field, knowing that if he doesn't give 100% then there's always someone else who will take his place.
The lacrosse cleats and the lacrosse turf shoes that you choose to wear makes a gigantic difference in how you play on the field. Your choice of lacrosse footwear can make all the difference between losing the game and winning the championship at the end of the season… So it’s pretty obvious that they’re pretty important. Lacrosse is pretty tough on your feet and the wrong pair of shoes can spell disaster for you and your feet. This article will delve into the different kinds of lacrosse footwear and why you should make a conscious decision about what you decide to…
Lacrosse season begins long before you ever set foot on the field. Getting into proper game shape requires an extensive training regimen. When training for lacrosse, you should include a healthy mix of power drills, speed drills and agility drills. Power Drills Developing muscle is important for any athlete. Lacrosse players, though, receive greater benefit if they focus on developing muscle power more than muscle strength. Power training does not require an athlete to perform until they hit a point of exhaustion. It emphasizes lower weights lifted with increased repetitions at faster intervals. Lacrosse players should never exceed 40 percent…
With so many different pocket options it is easy to understand why some people can’t decide how to string up their lacrosse stick. Below is a quick discussion and description about the string options offered for lacrosse sticks. From dependability in bad weather to style of play, each string style is briefly evaluated to help customers become just a little more confident in their lacrosse stick and choice of pocket. Soft Mesh Soft Mesh is the most instantly gratifying string option available for lacrosse sticks. As soon as the lacrosse head is strung up with Soft Mesh, the player will…
Choosing the right elbow pad is never as easy as it should be. What’s the difference between lacrosse arm guards and lacrosse arm pads? Although the differences seem subtle, choosing the right lacrosse arm guard or lacrosse arm pad can take your game to the next level. From a defender’s total mobility, to an attack-man’s comfort and protection as he starts his dodge, confidence in your lacrosse equipment cannot be undervalued. Lacrosse Arm Pads Traditionally lacrosse arm pads are constructed out primarily foam padding. This design allows the lacrosse arm pads to be very light weight while still taking the brunt of…
Although it’s one of the least publicized sports, lacrosse games are on the increase across the country. The history of the game and the skill needed to play it are attractive qualities for any would be sportsman and there are now a number of leagues dedicated to playing the sport. If you want to take up the sport, you will need some specialized lacrosse gear. There are a few pieces of lax equipment that any budding lacrosse player cannot be without, and perhaps the most important piece of lacrosse equipment is the stick. However, unlike many sports, lacrosse is not simply a ‘one…
Players with good stick skills earn playing time, help win games and make dependable teammates. Wall ball is a simple way to practice stick work just about anywhere with access to a brick wall or a bounceback. New and returning players can all benefit from practicing stick skills and there is no right or wrong way to do it. For anyone looking to get into a habit or switch up a current habit, here is sample wall ball routine: Start off by standing 8-10 feet from a wall or bounceback. Try and aim for a small square on your target close…
Lacrosse fiddle sticks may be tiny, but they are seriously big fun. In the backyard, at the beach or even in the basement, busting out your fiddle sticks makes for a rocking good time. How to Play a Fiddle Stick Lacrosse Game Since lacrosse fiddle stick games are usually informal, there’s no one set way to play. If you’ve got a few pals together, you can use these rough fiddle stick game guidelines: 5 players on each team3 vs. 3 with 1 goalie and 1 substitute on each side20 minutes of running timeThe clock should not stop unless there are…
Major League Lacrosse teams play field lacrosse, while the National Lacrosse League is an example of box. Even though many of the same professional players compete in both leagues, the style of play is quite different. The Field of Play The most obvious difference between the two major variations of men’s lacrosse is the field of play. The American version is played on a grass field, which usually measures 100 yards long by 60 yards wide. Box lacrosse athletes compete indoors on a playing area that does not have bigger dimensions than 180 feet long and 90 feet wide. Size of…
Since games are really won and lost in practice and preparation, coaches who learn how to run a successful practice set a powerful example for their team. The 7 Stages of Successful Lacrosse Practice Plans 1. Quick Talk At the start of practice, good coaches do more than blow a whistle. Coaches frequently set the tone for the day’s practice with a quick talk to their players. Here, coaches can also set goals for the practice as well as alert players about what they should be focusing on. 2. Stretching Stretching is vital to body performance, because players may arrive on the practice field with…