Lacrosse Camp Checklist Summer is here and Lacrosse Camps have already begun. If you are new to the summer lacrosse camp scene you may be wondering what you should bring. You should check your summer lacrosse camp website to see what the camp offers and advises you to bring. [...]
Lacrosse Conditioning: Improving Lacrosse Speed
Lacrosse, the fastest game on two feet require athletes who have the quick footwork and explosive speed necessary to be successful at this sport.
In the last few years the importance of lacrosse conditioning have become widely known and incorporated into [...]
Lacrosse Cradling: Lacrosse Basics
The Lacrosse Cradle refers to the motion of the shoulder, bicep, forearm and wrist moving the lacrosse head in such a way that the centrifugal force maintains the ball position in the stick. It is a very important aspect of lacrosse because it controls [...]
Scooping Lacrosse Ground Balls
1. Hand Position
When scooping a lacrosse ground ball, the bottom hand should be placed around the butt end. The top hand should be placed just below the throat of the stick. These two hand positions will ensure good control and protection [...]
Lacrosse Catching: Beginner Lacrosse Basics
The 4 points outlined here describe the proper lacrosse catching mechanics aimed at helping beginning lacrosse players learn to catch properly. Without learning the basic lacrosse catching fundamentals, it becomes difficult in excel in any other part of the game. Working on the [...]
Lacrosse Passing: Lacrosse Basics
The 4 points outlined here describe the proper lacrosse passing mechanics aimed at helping beginning lacrosse players learn to pass properly. Without learning the basic lacrosse passing fundamentals, it becomes difficult in excel in any other part of the game. Working on the improvement [...]
Split Dodge: Lacrosse Dodging Effectively
The split dodge is a lacrosse dodge that allows an offensive player to separate from his defender giving him time and space to shoot or pass. The split dodge is the most effective and widely used lacrosse dodge lax players [...]
Lacrosse Basics
Lacrosse Is played by two teams of 10 players each. The purpose of each team is to score by causing the ball to enter the goal of its opponent and to prevent the other team from securing the ball and scoring. A goal counts one point. [...]
Lacrosse Rules and Regulations
Technical fouls are those of a less serious nature than personal fouls and include all violations of the rules except those specifically listed as personal or ejection fouls.
The penalty for a technical foul shall be either a 30-second suspension of the [...]
Lacrosse Rules and Regulations
Personal Fouls are those of a serious nature: illegal in body checking, slashing, cross checking, tripping, unnecessary roughness, unsportsmanlike conduct and the use of an illegal crosse
The penalty for a personal foul is suspension from the game of the offending player [...]
Summer Lacrosse Tournaments 2011
Battle of the Hotbeds
http://www.hotbedslax.com/
July 24-27, 2011, DE
Beach Lax Festival
http://www.tikitournaments.com/Beach_Lax_Festival.aspx
June 11-12, 2011, MD
Brine Shootout Session
http://www.the-shootout.com/
July 17-20, July 24-27, 2011 MD
Chocolate Town Shootout
http://www.chocolatetownshootout.com/
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Lacrosse Summer Camps 2011
Lax season is just about over, and its now time to begin looking at Summer Lacrosse Camps and preparing for next season. Lacrosse Summer Camps are great opportunities that allow players to learn and re-learn the basics that will improve their [...]
Lacrosse Terms and Vocabulary
Here is a brief list of all the important lacrosse terminology one should be familiar with. Take these lacrosse terms and impress your friends with your new knowledge and be sure to impart your wisdom on those less fortunate.
Stick/Equipment
Head [...]
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Lacrosse Wall and the Rebounder Wall
It goes without being said that practice is the key to success in anything you hope to do well. British Researchers have now revealed that they believe it takes 10,000 hours of practice for a person to become an ace at [...]
Build a Lacrosse Goal: Cheap Goals
Purchasing a Lacrosse Goal can be one of the most intelligent decisions a person can make if he or she envisions playing Lacrosse at a top level. The key to success is repetition [...]
How to Buy a Lacrosse Stick
With an ever expanding line of new lacrosse sticks every season, choosing a Lacrosse stick can be overwhelming. Each company tries to bombard you with “lax specs” and the “newest bestest feature” that will improve your game which ultimately does nothing more than cloud [...]
Cheap Lacrosse: Youth Helmets
The game of lacrosse can be physical, even at the youth level where players are required to wear helmets. Head injuries are a huge concern for parents in almost all sports, but in lacrosse (with stick checking), its important that your [...]
See larger image Bangerz HS-8000 Men’s Lacrosse Helmet Eyeshield (Misc.) List Price: $24.99 USD
Your middie just decked this fool catching a clear and now he’s coming down the lane setting up a fast break. Bam, he dishes the pass to the anchor attacker now looking to feed [...]
Best Value
Right off the bat, the best bang for your buck is the STX Fiddlestx Set. This Mini Lacrosse Stick Set comes complete with everything you need to have a great time . The price is set around $60.00 which is a steal when looking at other sets with [...]
String a Lacrosse Head with Mesh
Materials
Lacrosse head
Mesh ( Stretch out thoroughly/ wash in hair conditioner if need be)
(2) 33″ top string (More or less)
(2) 25″ cross lace for sidewall
11″ bottom string
(2) Shooting strings
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Lacrosse Positions on the Field
Lacrosse Field Dimensions
Men’s Lacrosse is played on a field 110 yards long by 60 yards wide.
Midfield Line
The midfield line, marked in red divides the length of the field in half. The marking ” [...]
Lacrosse Backstop: How to Build a Backstop Using a low cost lacrosse backup netting
This post is dedicated to those who have ever broken a window and truly know the value of having a Lacrosse Backstop installed behind the net.
Any dedicated Laxer will inevitably break a window unless he [...]
As I walked through the field during the early August morning of one of the biggest Lacrosse tournaments of the year, I saw a frenzy of parents, players and coaches scrambling to find their respected fields; Nothing new in the Lacrosse world. I decided to take a look at some [...]
Lacrosse Positions: What to Play?
This is a question that many prospective players tend to get caught up on. They worry that they are choosing a wrong or bad position. There is no “wrong” or “bad” position. Each aspect of the game is just as important as any other. So [...]
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