Fakes are one of the most important skills in lacrosse, both for deceiving defenders and creating scoring opportunities in front of the goalie. Whether with the stick or with the body, performing an effective fake can change the course of a game. In this article, I will explain how to execute different types of fakes to deceive the goalie, improve your decision-making skills, and increase your chances of scoring.
A well-executed stick fake can confuse both defenders and goalies, making them react incorrectly. The main concept behind a fake is to deceive the goalie into thinking you're shooting in one direction, when in reality, you will shoot in the other. Below, I will explain how to perform an effective fake using your wrists, shoulders, and legs.
The first aspect to master when performing a fake is what you do with your hands and shoulders. To make the goalie "bite" on the fake, you need to focus on synchronized movement between your wrist and shoulder.