Shooting to Win!
Shooting to Win! When you keep your stick up by your head (your third ear), good things will happen when you pass and catch with your teammates. We’ve found that great players who play lacrosse not only do this, but also, they understand that the key to doing anything that involves shooting requires that you GET YOUR HANDS FREE! Shooting a lacrosse ball into the net requires different mechanics than passing or catching. In shooting, the key to your success all revolves around how you can GET YOUR HANDS FREE AND AWAY FROM YOUR BODY to rip that ball into the cage. Remember–your...
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This routine can be performed by both boys and girls at any age group but younger players might need to modify based on ability and comfort level. The following stick drills should be used daily in the off-season and several times per week during the season. Once you master your stick (which takes a lot of dedication) the rest of your game will fall into place with much less frustration. Stick with it! 1. Boys; gloves are mandatory. 2. Girls; gloves are optional (if you wear them during a game wear them during practice) 3. Any wall is fine, but a smooth surface at least 10 feet tall is...
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