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Archive for May, 2011
Learning Basic Skills: Scooping
May 17th
One of the most basic skills that all beginners must learn is how to scoop the ball effectively. When scooping, you want to get low to the ground and use the top part of the lacrosse head to scoop the ball up. To do this, bend your knees and lower the stick to the ground to pick the ball up in one fluid motion while continuing to run forward. Get comfortable with a low crouch while running and work on literally scooping the ball into the pocket. Be sure that your stick is parallel to the the ground. Any other More >
How to Play Midfield in Men’s Lacrosse
May 5th
Midfield (or Middie) is a very complex position and the best athletes should be used here. We’ve compiled a few concepts to give young midfielder an idea of what they should be doing on the field. Practice these tips and you’ll have a pretty solid foundation on which to build.
SKILLS NEEDED In general, good midfielders need speed, strength and incredible endurance. Middies are required to run up and down the field, so quickness is a very important skill for this position. Middies are also able to grab ground balls, shoot from the outside and play defense. This position is multi-faceted, More >
