Author: Enoch C. Williams

Not all lacrosse heads are the same. Some are specifically designed for the defenders whereas some are made for attackers. Lacrosse attack heads usually have these following features – Most lacrosse attack heads tend to have either low or mid pocket for greater ball control and easier retention of the ball.Lacrosse attacking players focus more on passing and shooting accuracy and therefore, it is no wonder that lacrosse players who play in the attacking positions prefer to use lacrosse head that has got tight throats. Tight throats help to increase the precision of the shots.Most attacking lacrosse players want to…

No matter how talented you are, you simply can’t improve your game unless you have a carbon lacrosse shaft at your disposal. Carbon lacrosse shafts are known for their legendary flexibility and durability and therefore, it is no wonder that they come with a high price tag. However, carbon fiber lacrosse shaft is a recent invention and we should be thankful for that. Previously, lacrosse players did not have the option to play with carbon fiber lacrosse shaft because they were not invented at that time. They had to settle for metal lacrosse shafts but they are notorious for developing…

Here are some cool tips that most lacrosse players are unaware of. Check them out and tell us what you think about these amazing tricks – 1. Putting inverted V or U Shooting String Putting an inverted V or U shooting string in your mesh pocket can be difficult, and it’s very easy to make the pocket uneven doing it the way you would do a normal shooting string. Instead of putting a string across the mesh then wrapping around it, run the string in and out every hole in the mesh, then do the same on your way back.…

In lacrosse, all the players have to be agile and fast action is a prerequisite of the game. However, the goalies have to be more focused and agile in their positions. They also need to stay protected without affecting the agility. While buying the gears and accessories, the goalies have to be careful. As a matter of fact, the goalies in lacrosse use a similar type of equipment as the other players, but their gears are a bit more specific in nature. The Accessories And Gears Required By Lacrosse Goalies Listed below are the accessories that a lacrosse goalie cannot…

Throwback to a couple of decades, Lacrosse was not as popular as it is right now. It is popular with high school and college students as a sport for recreation, of which many students may go on to pursue it on a professional level. It is an open secret that a plethora of students is introduced to the sport in high schools and colleges each year. Additionally, there are many youth leagues that provide opportunities for kids to come forward and take up the sport. Certainly, lacrosse is a high impact game in the advanced levels. But, you can always take…

It’s time to get serious about your game. There are many different things you can do to improve your play, but one of the most important is making sure that you have the right equipment. For an attackman, this means having a great lacrosse shaft. The best lacrosse shafts for attackmen will vary depending on how they like to play and what their skill level is at. We break down some of the best options for shafts that can help you get there. Some of these are even made specifically for the game! Which one will work best for you?…

Lacrosse has evolved a lot from the past. You may think that the brand name or team logo is the greatest thing in lax since sliced bread but I think you’ll see the difference when we’re through. So without delay, here are the top ten developments which make our game the great game it is today. 10 – Time Limits We’d all love to play lacrosse forever. But with some breaks in between. Early games would go on for hours, days and longer. Never ending games can get in the way of things we have planned, like dinner and graduation. If…

Do you know what is the meaning of ‘Lacrosse’? It has never crossed your mind, right? Well, guess what ‘Lacrosse’ means – ‘The Stick’. Therefore, it is no surprise that sticks determine the outcome of a game at the end. No matter how many years of experience you have or how talented and skillful you are, it is the stick that can make or break the outcome of a game. This is the reason why you need to be extra careful while purchasing a defensive lacrosse shaft for yourself because a defective or a poorly designed defensive lacrosse shaft can…

To earn accolades from your fellow lacrosse players and audience, you need to loosen your purse string a little bit and get the best girls’ lacrosse stick in the market. No matter how skillful you are, you need to get the right women’s lacrosse stick otherwise the accuracy and consistency of your thrown in the game is going to get severely impacted. Of course, you will also have to purchase items like throat guards, chest guards, cleats, goggles etc but the most important of them all is – Lacrosse Stick. Therefore, it is needless to mention, lacrosse sticks for women…

The Northeastern variation of the game was the one first encountered by Europeans in the 17th Century. Jesuit missionaries from France observed the Huron Indians playing the game, and called it “la crosse,” because the Natives’ sticks resembled the crosier carried by French bishops as a symbol of office. Another argued origin of the name comes from the French version of field hockey, which they called le jeu de la crosse. The first use of the term la crosse was written in 1636 by French missionary Jean de Brebeuf, the first to document the game. At first, the Europeans saw…