How many ways can you cradle a ball down the field? You’d be surprised.
Cradling is a vital part of lacrosse, especially for women. Because our pockets are more shallow than in the men’s game, we have to use our cradling skills to make sure that the ball stays in the crosse while we are on the run. It’s a skill that takes time and practice to develop. […]
Here in Portland, Oregon, we just received about a foot of snow within the span of a couple of days. It’s the most snow that I’ve ever seen in the few years I’ve been here! It reminded me of times when I would practice inside the house, whether it was because of the weather […]
Passing is pretty important to women’s lacrosse. Unlike men’s lacrosse, defensive players can’t attack the offense. Hitting and pummeling are simply not allowed, so we must rely on our stick skills. I like to think of women’s lacrosse as a more finessed sport because of that. We use passing to get up and down […]
If you’re at all familiar with the concept of soccer positions (or most field sports really) and how the field is set up, getting a feel for the lacrosse field will be easier for you than if you’ve never played a field sport before. However, if you’re a complete beginner to the world of field […]
A lot of good defense comes from confidence. If you have the confidence to stand your ground and own your space, you’re already halfway there. However, here are a few tips on how best to position your body when you’re on defense to help with stopping those goals! Defense in the 12-Meter If […]
It’s always a good idea to keep up with conditioning in the offseason. You don’t want to get to spring and have lost your stamina and strength practice. As long as you don’t overwork yourself and burnout, staying in shape will only lead to a better lacrosse season. Different sports offer different benefits, so […]
There are a few different schools of thought when it comes to how best to defend. Both of these styles have strong points and weaknesses. It absolutely depends on how your team works together. What are your team’s strengths? Are you great communicators or is that something you need to work on? How is […]