Lacrosse Origins America’s Oldest Sport
In areas where lacrosse isn’t as popular – commonly called “non-traditional” areas – most families’ introduction to lacrosse comes by signing their kids up for the local league. Parents often greet the coach with the […]
What is Shooting Space in Lacrosse?
Definition Free Space to Goal – is a path to goal within the critical scoring area as defined by two lines extending from the ball to the outside of the goal circle. No defensive player will be penalized […]
Girls Lacrosse Rules for Beginners
There are many rules and fouls in girls lacrosse to keep the game safe for the players. This is a summary of common girls lacrosse rules to review with new players and includes much of […]
Off Season – Girls Lacrosse Clinics, Camps, and Teams
At the close of a lacrosse season parents inquire about off-season opportunities, such as girls lacrosse clinics, camps, and summer teams or leagues. Sometimes they just want to know what’s available. Other times maybe a […]
Defensive Stick Positioning in Girls Lacrosse
Playing defense can be a tough skill to master for younger lacrosse players due to the nature of the rules regarding contact and stick control. Often times, at the youth level, one of two scenarios […]
Should a Player Practice Both Right and Left Hand?
Should a player practice to develop equally both right and left hand stick skills? While this may be considered more philosophy than fact, the answer is “no” – mostly. This heresy is inconsistent with the […]
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