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The ability to consistently finish from in close is what separates average offensive players from great ones. Being so close to the goal with the ball in your stick requires a lot of concentration and pinpoint accuracy from the shooter. Stick protection and deception are crucial elements to finishing from in close. Let’s take a look at different techniques you will need, and ways to finish effectively.
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Many people talk about how contact is being taken out of the game. This is directly related to the concussion debate.
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This is a fantastic drill for reinforcing the defense how and when to slide and recover. This drill is a snapshot of a game situation, engages eight players at a time and fun.
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We chose to coach lacrosse out of a love for the game, a chance to compete and an opportunity to be a mentor. It would be great to step into a situation where we could just coach and focus on what we care about, however coaching also involves an administrative and political element.
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If you are a new to Lacrosse this may help you understand clears a little better.
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I created this to give to parents before the season begins. I found that it helped give perspective on what our goals are for the season and demonstrated my values.
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Playing box lacrosse can provide numerous benefits for field lacrosse players, including improved stick skills, enhanced physical fitness, greater confidence and aggressiveness, exposure to different styles of play, and improved teamwork and communication. By playing box lacrosse, field lacrosse players can become more well-rounded athletes and enhance their overall performance on the field. Let's go over 5 points in greater detail.
There is no way around it, your lacrosse game will suffer without stick skills. Players have to be able to handle the ball at all levels. Every lacrosse coach at every level says the same thing: "play wall ball". There are many items on this site that can be disputed, but everybody agrees that wall ball is a must!
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To become proficient in passing and shooting, the player must be able to propel the ball from the stick with the wrist "snap." Many beginning players pass and shoot with an arm motion, or "push" the ball, which causes the ball to leave the stick on a low trajectory resulting in a low pass or shot.
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Lacrosse transition drills are designed to help you and your teammates move down the field in a quick and effective manner. 80% of the goals in a game are scored in transition. However, as a coach you have no control over this situation once the game begins. This is why transition is the most vital thing to practice.
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The roll dodge is a popular move in lacrosse because it allows players to quickly change direction and evade defenders, creating scoring opportunities. Every good player has this move at their disposal.
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Dodge, draw the slide, move the ball, one more… simple as that.
