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It’s that time of year again. School is back in session, the summer is coming to a close, and Fall Ball is right around the corner. For a lot of people, new and experienced to lacrosse, there are a good amount of questions about what to expect from a Fall Ball season, and how to get the most out of it. This season will mark my twelfth fall lacrosse season. I have seen the best and worst aspects of the ...
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Easily one of the most fundamental skills of lacrosse is how to properly pick up a ground ball. In youth games especially, the ball is on the ground quite often, so knowing how to pick up a ground ball (or GB) is paramount in youth lacrosse. However, there is more to picking up a ground ball than just bending over and scooping through. Players should also shout out “ball” to let their teammates know to get out of the way. ...
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Cradling in lacrosse is a lot like dribbling in basketball. You can’t play effectively without knowing how to cradle, but you can’t focus solely on cradling or you miss out on contributing to the rest of the game. Players must become proficient enough at cradling to the point where they no longer think about the action of keeping the ball in their crosse. It must be so second-nature that it turns into a smooth and effortless action that requires almost ...
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A few years ago I was paired up with two excellent youth coaches for a series of lacrosse clinics at an Atlanta middle school. The job was simple, but I had one problem. The kids were not responding to me very much. My coaching friend laid it out to me during the second clinic. “Gordon – with kids it’s best to explain things as simply as possible. That means take all the explaining you are doing and shorten it into ...
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The lacrosse ball signifies action, which is why everyone loves knowing where the ball is. While focusing on the ball is great for a fan, ball watching is one of the worst habits for any player.
The two goalies are the only players on the field who regularly watch the ball. The other eighteen players must divide their attention. Half of it watches the ball, and the other half watches their opponent. Ball watching happens when players get complacent or tired. ...
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Rule 3, Section 3 – Final Two Minutes of Play
This Spring, we are fortunate in having a number of close, competitive games. Many of these games are ending with a two or one goal advantage for the other ...
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Rule 5, Section 3 – Illegal Body Check (NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rule Book)
Art. 1 – “Body checking of an opponent who is not in possession of the ball or within five yards of a loose ball.”
Art. 2 – “Avoidable body check of an opponent after he has passed or shot the ball.”
Art. 3 – “Body checking of an opponent from the rear ...
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