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    How to Become a Fast and Accurate Attackman

    Enoch C. WilliamsBy Enoch C. WilliamsOctober 24, 2021Updated:October 24, 2021No Comments6 Mins Read
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    Lacrosse is a fast and exciting sport that requires quick reflexes and agility. It’s an excellent way to stay in shape and keep your mind sharp, but it can be difficult to know where to start when you want to get started playing lacrosse. If you’re new to the game or just looking for ways to improve your skills, this blog post will give you some helpful tips on how to become a better attackman. 

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    1 1. Master Your Basic Skills
    2 2. Learn How to Cradling
    3 3. Practice Your Dodging
    4 4. Keep Track of Your Stats
    5 5. Experiment with New Gear
    6 6. Practice Your Dodging
    7 7. Keep track of Your Stats
    8 8. Experiment with New Gear
    9 Conclusion

    1. Master Your Basic Skills

    Before you can become a better attackman, you need to make sure that you have an arsenal of basic lacrosse skills under your belt. Every player has their own unique strengths, so it’s important for players to focus on perfecting the techniques they naturally excel at first. Keep in mind that many other player positions might be more challenging than attack so don’t expect to pick up every skill immediately even if you are an experienced player. Try out different techniques until you find one that fits. Once you have mastered the basics, come back to this list again and work on improving your other skills later on.

    2. Learn How to Cradling

    For any aspiring attackman, learning how to cradle the ball properly is one of the most important skills you can master. Cradling allows a player to maintain possession of the lacrosse ball when they are being checked, allowing them to pass or dodge when their opponent least expects it. A good attackman needs to have quick hands and be able to cradle with both hands equally well, so focus on perfecting your cradling before moving onto more advanced techniques.

    3. Practice Your Dodging

    Once you’ve mastered the art of cradling, it’s time to start working on some drills that teach you how to dodge with speed and accuracy . Every lacrosse player needs to learn how to combine dodging with passing in order for their team’s offense scheme to function efficiently. Without effective dodging and passing, many attacking plays would be useless as the midfielders and defensemen wouldn’t have a clear target to pass to. If you’re not sure where to start, try working with a friend or doing some research online first.

    4. Keep Track of Your Stats

    Some players love to keep track of their goals and assists while others don’t see the point in it. However, becoming more aware of your strengths and weaknesses can help improve your game dramatically. Keeping track of what works for you will allow you to recognize areas that need improvement, so it’s important for all lacrosse players to take time after every game or practice session to write down their stats . Try choosing one stat each game or practice to focus on improving, whether it’s passing accuracy or ground ball pickups. Once you find an area that needs improvement, don’t move on until you feel confident that you’ve mastered it completely.

    5. Experiment with New Gear

    Whether it’s your first time playing lacrosse or you are a seasoned player looking for better equipment , buying new gear can be one of the most helpful ways to improve your game. Often times, finding the right pair of gloves, stick, pads or cleats can make all the difference in whether or not your techniques are effective enough for professional play. Make sure to do some research before heading out to buy anything so that you know what type of equipment will help improve your game . If you’re just beginning to play lacrosse, consider asking coaches at your school for recommendations.

    6. Practice Your Dodging

    Once you’ve mastered the art of cradling, it’s time to start working on some drills that teach you how to dodge with speed and accuracy . Every lacrosse player needs to learn how to combine dodging with passing in order for their team’s offense scheme to function efficiently. Without effective dodging and passing, many attacking plays would be useless as the midfielders and defensemen wouldn’t have a clear target to pass to. If you’re not sure where to start, try working with a friend or doing some research online first.

    7. Keep track of Your Stats

    Some players love to keep track of their goals and assists while others don’t see the point in it. However, becoming more aware of your strengths and weaknesses can help improve your game dramatically. Keeping track of what works for you will allow you to recognize areas that need improvement, so it’s important for all lacrosse players to take time after every game or practice session to write down their stats . Try choosing one stat each game or practice to focus on improving, whether it’s passing accuracy or ground ball pickups. Once you find an area that needs improvement, don’t move on until you feel confident that you’ve mastered it completely.

    8. Experiment with New Gear

    Whether it’s your first time playing lacrosse or you are a seasoned player looking for better equipment , buying new gear can be one of the most helpful ways to improve your game. Often times, finding the right pair of gloves, stick, pads or cleats can make all the difference in whether or not your techniques are effective enough for professional play. Make sure to do some research before heading out to buy anything so that you know what type of equipment will help improve your game . If you’re just beginning to play lacrosse, consider asking coaches at your school for recommendations.

    Conclusion

    Now that you have some helpful tips on how to become a better attackman, it’s time to test your skills against players around your age or older. If you’re just beginning, consider starting out by joining an introductory league that welcomes new players , then look into joining one of the many club lacrosse teams in the country once everybody starts getting more serious about their game. Just remember that becoming a good lacrosse player takes time and patience, so always make sure to enjoy yourself while improving your game!

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