Articles

Men's Lacrosse Practice Drills members

Figure Eight Drill

By Joe Juter

The "Figure Eight Drill" is a stick work exercise designed to improve passing accuracy, mobility, and player communication in lacrosse. This drill also helps players refine their technique for cutting and moving around a pick in tight spaces. Perfect for athletes looking to enhance their decision-making skills and coordination on the field, this drill is essential for developing key abilities that directly apply in game situations.

Men's Lacrosse Skills and Technique members

Throwing a Fake in Men's Lacrosse

By Joe Juter

Throwing a fake in men’s lacrosse involves using wrist movements, body language, and stick control to deceive goalies and defenders, creating scoring opportunities or opening up space for teammates. By practicing different types of fakes, such as wrist fakes or over-the-top fakes, and executing them with purpose and precision, players can elevate their game and keep opponents off balance.

Women's Lacrosse Rules members

Illegal pick

By Joe Juter

An illegal pick in girls' lacrosse occurs when a player improperly sets a screen by moving, positioning too closely, blocking a defender's blind side without warning, or making physical contact. Understanding and executing legal picks ensures fairness and safety while helping teams effectively create scoring opportunities.

Women's Lacrosse Rules members

Tactical Fouls in Women's Lacrosse: Strategies and Consequences

By Joe Juter

Women's lacrosse is an exciting, fast-paced sport that involves not only skill and agility but also complex game strategies. While some strategies are essential for gaining a competitive edge, others can cross into the realm of tactical fouls—infractions deliberately committed to manipulate the game’s flow or disrupt the opponent's progress. In this article, we explore the most common tactical fouls in women's lacrosse, their examples, and the penalties they carry, helping players and coaches understand how to navigate these situations responsibly.

Women's Lacrosse Rules members

Minor Fouls in Women's Lacrosse: Rules and Consequences

By Joe Juter

Women's lacrosse is a fast-paced sport that requires technical skills, agility, and teamwork. While major fouls are vital for player safety, minor fouls also play a crucial role in maintaining the flow and fairness of the game. Although less severe than major fouls, these infractions can still affect the course of play. In this article, we will explore some of the most common minor fouls in women’s lacrosse, providing examples and detailing the penalties associated with each one.

Lax Quizzes members

Lacrosse History

By Joe Juter

A fun quiz to test your knowledge of lacrosse history!

Men's Lacrosse Practice Drills members

Attack-to-Defense Drill: Fast-Paced Lacrosse Challenge

By Joe Juter

This fast-paced boys’ lacrosse drill trains players to finish quickly on offense and instantly shift into defense. It’s perfect for simulating game tempo and sharpening competitiveness.

Men's Lacrosse Skills and Technique members

How to Take Away the Middle in Lacrosse Defense – Simple 1v1 Strategy

By Joe Juter

Learn how to play one-on-one defense at the top of the field by taking away the middle and forcing attackers down the alley with smart body positioning and patience.

Lax Quizzes members

Men’s Lacrosse Stats

By Joe Juter

Put your men’s lacrosse knowledge to the test and see how well you know the game’s most impressive stats and milestones!

Lax Quizzes members

Men’s Lacrosse basics #1

By Joe Juter

Test your knowledge of men’s lacrosse with our fun and interactive quizzes! Perfect for beginners, players, and fans, these quizzes cover the basics of the game to help you learn the rules, positions, and key skills.

Women's Lacrosse Practice Drills members

Drill: Slow Break – Trailer Shooting in Transition

By Joe Juter

This drill simulates a slow offensive transition in girls’ lacrosse, where players must choose to finish themselves or connect with the trailer. The sequence builds field vision, passing accuracy, and confidence in shooting.

Women's Lacrosse Rules members

the "Covering" Rule in Women’s Lacrosse

By Joe Juter

In women's lacrosse, the covering rule prohibits players from using their stick, body, or foot to cover the ball, prevent others from picking it up, or flick it into their stick using the back of the mesh. Violating this rule, such as raking or skimming over the ball to control it, results in a minor foul.