Lacrosse is a game rich in history, involving a stick and rubber ball. First created by North American Indians in the 15th century, this game was a favorite pastime for recreation. However, the Indians soon discovered that the game was physically demanding, making it a great training tool for teaching the warriors to fight.
Nowadays Lacrosse players use a titanium stick and rubber ball. In the early years the sticks were wooden. Back then as many as 1,000 would join in a single game that often lasted for three days. Matches would start as soon as the sun came up and go on until it was dark. Trees and rocks became the goals and they were between 500 yards and 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.
You must become extremely familiar with your Lacrosse stick, even taking it with you running or walking. The more you hold it, the more it will feel like part of you. It’s important to become ambidextrous with it. If you’re left-handed, practice a lot with your right and vice versa. Practice with the cradle as well by varying the speed and switching direction.
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.
Lacrosse players are constantly moving during their games. The offensive players move to draw attention away from the defensive players. The defense is there to protect the offense and not help the opposing defensive players. When you are close to the goal, keep your passes short, accurate and to the outside, away from the defense. Regular passes are hit hard. Players never stand still, even if they just run backward and forward until they have the ball.
When you do possess the ball, keep the opposing defense on their toes by making fake passes. Remember their defense is watching your sticks in action while using their own. Be careful not to pass to someone well covered, just to rid yourself of the ball. Lacrosse is great fun as well as challenging to your physical and mental prowess.
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