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How to Play a Better Game of Lacrosse

By: Tate Palumb

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.

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.

By the 17th century, the Jesuit missionaries from France learned about the game and soon the word spread. Today, Lacrosse remains popular, being considered a national sport played by people in the United States and Canada, as well as England, Ireland, Australia, and Scotland among other countries. To win in the game of Lacrosse, it takes endurance and strategy. As you will see below, inside tips can also give you an advantage to win this game.

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.

Many experts will also advise that you do tons of sprints. Remember, with Lacrosse, you need endurance and strong legs for running. Therefore, running and sprints will help condition your body. Expert players will also advise that you go back to a wooden stick over titanium. The reason is that the metal handles become very cold and the plastic heads do not last. Most importantly, with the wood stick, impact is absorbed better.

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.

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.

Article Source: http://www.simplepetcare.com/pet-articles

Tate Palumb is the webmaster and operator of Foxs Lacrosse, a web site which focuses on how to play Lacrosse better. For more information, go to: www.foxslacrosse.com

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