Sports That Make the Perfect Transition to Lacrosse and Why

Almost every sport has qualities that translate well to lacrosse. Here are my top 10 sports with reasons why they make for a smooth transition:

1. Soccer

• Passing: Understanding of looking for the open man and running without the ball

• Endurance: Builds the stamina needed for continuous play in lacrosse.

• Field Awareness: open field positioning especially useful for clearing and riding.

2. Basketball

• Similar strategy: The X’s and O’s are very similar and make for a smooth transition of concepts for offense and defense.

• Defensive Skills: the movement and the angles are idea

3. Hockey

• Stick Handling: Transfers seamlessly to using a lacrosse stick.

• Physical Play: Prepares players for the contact aspect of lacrosse.

• Team Play: Moving the ball quickly and pushing fast breaks

5. Football

• Physical Contact: Prepares for the physicality of lacrosse.

• Strategic Play: Knowledge of plays and formations translates well.

6. Rugby

• Physicality: Adapts to lacrosse’s contact nature.

• Well rounded: Big, strong, fast can be used in many ways

7. Tennis

• Hand-Eye Coordination: Great for catching and shooting accurately.

• Agility and Footwork: Enhances dodging and defensive movements.

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8. Wrestling

• Strength and Balance: Essential for stability and control during contact.

• Body Control: Helps with maneuvering in tight situations.

• Mental Toughness: Builds resilience and competitive spirit.

9. Swimming

• Endurance: Boosts stamina for the fast pace of lacrosse.

• Upper Body Strength: Aids in powerful shots and passes.

• Discipline: Swimming practice can be long and receptive. If they can commit to that committing to a lacrosse practice should be easy.

10. Track and Field (Sprint Events)

• Speed: Everybody can use speed, pretty self explanatory.