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Lacrosse is a fast-paced and hard-hitting sport that sets itself apart with unique mechanics. Gameplay is similar to hockey, with two teams competing to score in their opponent’s goal, but unlike any other game, players use a netted stick to pass and shoot a ball. Lacrosse requires skill and accuracy, but also an incredible amount of stamina.

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Dressed to Play: Lacrosse
April 19, 2019
Learn what is required for your child to get started.
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Basic Rules of Lacrosse
April 18, 2019
Following these six guidelines will help your child as he or she gets ready to play lacrosse.
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Lacrosse Terms Explained
April 17, 2019
Communication is a big part of the game. Your child will be introduced to more words and phrases as they play and get into specific situations, but these are some of the first ones you might hear.
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Remembering Our Purpose: An Open Letter to Youth Coaches
April 16, 2019
Find the fun in fundamentals or be prepared for a long season. Reward creativity. Dish out praise. Build confidence levels. Find your inner kid. Dear Coaches: In roughly a month’s time, the opportunity of a lifetime will present itself to you, bringing with it a treasure trove of exhilaration, inspiration, and gratification. This unheralded adventure […]
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Words of Advice from Lacrosse Parents
April 15, 2019
Parents and coaches shared information they wish they had before their kids started lacrosse.
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Beginner Lacrosse Drills
March 11, 2019
Basic passing & catching with a stationary partner – practice right and left hand passes & catches. This is one of the first beginner lacrosse drills that kids should practice. Lacrosse Catching Drills Basic passing & catching with a stationary partner – practice right and left hand passes & catches. Two kids running down the field in […]
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How to Win Kids’ Attention in the Digital Age
March 3, 2019
Design for development, meeting each athlete’s needs based on who they are and where they are on their journey. Video game designers invest sizable portions of their budgets into studying what players want. They take those findings and cater to their audience. How else could a game like FIFA Soccer be on its’ 19th release […]
Up Your Game – Set Your Eyes
February 28, 2019
While I’m getting my body primed to move, I am also examining the players. Who are leading drills? Which players shoot the best? Officiating is very much a “learn by doing” profession. You can read the rulebook, but that does not tell you how to apply a rule in a pressure situation. You can watch […]
Understanding the New Rule: Transitional Checking for U14 Girls
January 23, 2019
This definition of an illegal cradle is consistent with the illegal cradle rule in the past and also consistent with the illegal cradle rule for high school play. For the 2019 playing season, US Lacrosse has introduced a new checking category for 14U and 13U girls players. Called transitional checking, this rule is intended to […]
Creating Culture Requires a Deliberate Approach
January 9, 2019
Obedience holds players back to simply following direction without the ability and license to make decisions in dynamic situations. It is paralyzing and counterproductive. An interesting phenomenon has been happening in sports for years – the militarization of athletics. No, this isn’t about marching and haircuts. Those are simple things anyone could copy and would […]
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