Posts Tagged 'stick'

Planned Obsolescence

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Planned Obsolescence

Planned obsolescence is a business strategy in which the obsolescence (the process of becoming obsolete—that is, unfashionable or no longer usable) of a product is planned and built into it from its conception. This is done so that in future the consumer feels a need to purchase new products and services that the manufacturer brings out as replacements for the old ones” (http://www.economist.com/node/13354332).”

Have you planned obsolescence into your lacrosse game? Are you practicing ...

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The Basics: Cradling

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The Basics: Cradling

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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Off The Book Rules

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Off The Book Rules

If you run lacrosse league you need to cover all of the rules that will apply to every division. Atlanta Youth Lacrosse uses the USL Boys Lacrosse Rules, which are slightly modified from NFHS rules, as our foundation governing play at all levels. The general AYL rules may be found on the “Complete League Rules” page.

Next, you need to specify the rules in each division. We find it ...

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History of Lacrosse Mesh

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History of Lacrosse Mesh

The lacrosse stick you play with now is an entirely different piece of equipment from the original sticks. One type of lacrosse stick had a pocket that “was made of charred wood that was scooped out and shaped, forming a closed pocket just large enough to hold the ball” (livestrong.com). That was improved upon with leather strips, which were strung together with catgut, or another tough fiber. These leather strips created the familiar ...

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A Goalie Stick

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A Goalie Stick

There are moments in life I deeply cherish and this is one of them. Tyler Bass is an AYL STAR and lacrosse player in our league. His father Scott sent me an essay that Tyler wrote for a class assignment entitled “A Goalie Stick.” I am constantly amazed by young players like Tyler who use their own creativity to make the game of lacrosse their own.

Before going on both Tyler and his father gave permission for the publication of this ...

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Sleep With Your Lax Stick

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Sleep With Your Lax Stick

Believe it or not, there are lacrosse players who tuck their lacrosse stick into bed every night. These players are inseparable from their lacrosse stick. When they go running they carry it. When they eat it leans against their chair. When they go to the beach it is the first thing packed, and when they sleep it is no more than a foot away.

I learned about this odd phenomena early on in my playing days and I thought it sounded ridiculous. ...

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No Bag? No Problem

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No Bag? No Problem

It seems every year someone forgets their lacrosse bag or it gets misplaced after practice and I see a player lugging his equipment around haphazardly. One of the easiest ways to carry your gear is to use your lacrosse stick as a makeshift carry-all. The video below is a short instruction on how to use your lacrosse stick in such a handy way.

Please note: This technique should only be used if you do not have access to an equipment bag. ...

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