Author: Enoch C. Williams

When playing defense in lacrosse, one of the most important things you can do is to keep your attacker away from the goal. This can be done by using a cross check hold. The cross check hold involves three important components: communication, positioning, and stick work. First, it is important to communicate with your goalie. They will let you know when to drive your attacker away from the goal. Second, you need to position yourself in between your attacker and the goal. This will help to disrupt their shot and prevent them from getting a clear shot on goal. Finally,…

Men’s lacrosse defense is all about positioning and anticipation. One of the most advanced defensive maneuvers is the over-the-head check, which requires a defender to use quick reflexes and sharp footwork to properly execute. Here the crucial steps that you need to follow if you are to master the Over-the-Head Check – First you need to try your level best to gain leverage by using the bottom hand to punch the sky. The end of the Stick should be raised in this step.Next steps is known as – Windshield washing. In this technique, you need to move your stick back…

The ding dong check is an advanced move that can be used to great effect by lacrosse defenders. The key to the move is to make contact with the ball, not the player, and to dislodge it from their grip. This can be done by sweeping the stick across the body of the attacker, making contact with the ball and knocking it away. The move can be used anywhere on the field, but is most effective when used against an attacker who is in possession of the ball. By dislodging the ball from their grip, you can cause them to…

The lift check is a great way to disrupt an opponent’s offense and cause turnovers. It involves using your stick to “lift” an opponent’s hands, causing him to drop the ball. This is a great move to use when you’re feeling pressure from an opponent and need to clear some space. It can also be used to catch an opponent by surprise and cause him to lose possession of the ball. The key to successful execution of the lift check is timing and precision. You need to make sure you get your stick under your opponent’s hands at the right…

When playing defense in men’s lacrosse, it’s essential to keep your attacker at bay by using effective checks. One of the most effective techniques for doing this is the slap check. This check involves slapping at an opponent’s hands and stick, allowing you to disrupt their grip and/or knock their stick out of their hands altogether. However, it is important to note that this type of stick check is not without its risks. Slashing penalties can be called for accidentally hitting your opponent’s back or side when trying to slap at their hands. Therefore, always aim for your opponent’s hands…

The offensive players on a men’s lacrosse team are tough, fast, and skilled, making them a formidable force on the field. But as any long-stick defender will tell you, there is one simple yet effective defense strategy that can give even the most skilled attacker pause: the poke check. A poke check involves sticking your stick out toward an attacker while simultaneously moving your body to create space between yourself and the opponent. This allows you to poke the top edge of your stick into the attacker’s gloves, disrupting his control of the ball and preventing him from making a…

Lacrosse gloves, just like any other lacrosse gears, tend to take a beating on the field. And while they may look fine on the outside, the inside of your gloves is probably a different story. Fortunately, cleaning lacrosse gloves is relatively easy – and it’s something you can do at home with just a few simple household items. Removing Exterior Dirt If your lacrosse gloves are looking a little worse for wear, don’t worry – there’s an easy fix! All you need to do is mix some warm water with a bit of soap, and then use this solution to…

If you’re a lacrosse player, then you know just how important it is to keep your lacrosse pads clean. After all, nothing can drag down your game like sticky pads or sweaty equipment. Luckily, there are a few simple steps that you can take to keep your lacrosse pads free from dirt and grime and how ready for game day. Regular Cleaning Is Needed As any lacrosse player knows, the game can be quite physical. Players are constantly running, hitting, and diving for the ball. As a result, lacrosse equipment tends to get pretty dirty. And while some might say…

In lacrosse, the offensive players must learn ways to handle the ball. They have to know the best ways to cradle, shoot, pass, catch. The offensive skills developed by a player can aid his team to a large extent. As an offensive player in lacrosse, you will have to outshine a defensive player with ease. Your eyes have to be on the ball at all times. You have to be one step ahead of the defenders, with or without ball. Practicing Efficient Stick Handling Stick handling or ball handling is somewhat misleading. You don’t have to use the hands that…

We have often talked about the high percentage of practice time spent by top NCAA coaches in uneven (transition) scenarios. Hopefully, we understand this key concept and get the ball moving quickly, inherently teaching players to look up and recognize the open man and use defensive sliding in a scramble-like situations. These drills emulate the way most goals are scored in games, in mini snapshots of transition. Plus, they are a fun way to practice. Many top NCAA coaches use a great fast-paced drill run uneven offensive scenarios in progression, which simply means they build from 2v1 to 3v2 to…