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Defenseman Tips
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Defenseman Tips

These are a list of tips you want all your best d-men to follow in the course of a lacrosse game.

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Tips For Defensemen 

Don't rush an attacking man after he has caught the ball. If he is receiving a rather long pass and you are sure you can reach him before the ball, go after him, checking his stick and hitting him with your body.

As a pass is made to the man you are playing, move out to cover him as the ball is moving to him, so that you are in position as he catches it. Don't wait until he has caught the ball, and then move out on him.

Do not lunge at the player you are covering with the ball..

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