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If both players push, the pressure


offsets. Look at the ball wherever it goes. If it goes straight up, jump, box her out and beat her to the ball.


You have to practice a lot going up and down for the ball. It’s a lot of muscle memory, being able to go up one-handed and catch the ball at its peak. That’s really how you win the draw, just beating the other girl.


The draw is all about the team. If you can’t get a full grab on the ball, knock it down and hope that your teammates are going to be there boxing out the other players to pick up the ground ball. Keep the ball alive until it’s in your stick.


Follow through with the


motion coming from where your knees were bent and then just go straight up for the ball. The power really comes all the way from your feet to your arms once you pull up or push the ball.


She might be up fi rst, but since she’s already off the ground, I can wait to see where the ball is and then jump. My timing will be better.


A Publication of US Lacrosse


Since I was still on the ground, I was able to see where the ball was while she was going down to come back up.


August 2014 >> LACROSSE MAGAZINE 55


©JOHN STROHSACKER


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