Lacrosse: How to be a Better Player
By: Tate Palumb

North American Indians were the first people to play Lacrosse, as early as the 1400s. The game originally used a ball and wooden stick. It began as play, but in time the Indians realized that it was a great vehicle for training warriors in the fighting arts.

These days the stick is made from titanium, and the ball is rubber. In its early years, no less than 100 men played Lacrosse, and sometimes even 1,000 joined the game. They would begin at sunrise, end at sunset, with perhaps three days in between. Rocks and trees were the goals, and they were spaced from 500 yards to a half mile apart.

About 200 years after the sport began, Jesuit French missionaries learned about Lacrosse, and news of it began traveling to more people. This somewhat rough game is still played in the US, Canada, England, Ireland, Scotland, Australia, and more. Players must be strong and smart. Read on for some tips on how to win.

First, remember that the more time the Lacrosse stick is in your hands the better it will work for you. In addition, make your stick your best friend, taking it with you running or walking so that you become comfortable handling it. Also, if you are right-handed, learn to work the stick left-handed and vice versa. You should also learn how to change the direction and speed of your cradle.

Some Lacrosse pros recommend doing a lot of sprints, as strong legs are a must, as is durability. Running and sprints provide the right kind of physical conditioning. Some of the experts also advise using a wooden stick rather than one made from titanium. Wood is more porous and therefore absorbs any impact more efficiently. Also, since titanium is metal, it will become cold to the hands and the plastic heads don’t hold up well.

Each of the teams have offensive or attack players, and defensive players who act as guards. The offensive units must be careful of accidentally helping the opposing defense, as their job is to make goals. As you get nearer the goal, keep your passes as short and accurate as possible, all the while making them near the outside and away from your opponents defense. When you’re in possession of the ball, pass it hard and NEVER just stand there. When you play Lacrosse you have to keep moving even if you just run backward and forward down the field.

Also when you’re in possession, make a lot of fake passes to keep the defense on their toes. Keep your stick moving so the defense will have to do the same as they keep you in their sights. Be careful to never pass the ball to someone who is well covered. Lacrosse is great fun but it keeps you thinking and moving every minute.

Copyright 2006, Tate Palumb, All Rights Reserved. This article may be published on web sites or in newsletters provided this notice and the resource box is included without ammendment.

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