GAME SKILLS STICK SKILLS


WHAT IS IT? Stick skills like passing, catching, shooting and


cradling, are essential in the game of lacrosse. Developing these skills both in and out of practice ensures the best playing experience.


WHEN always, lacrosse can’t be played competitively without stick skills


WHERE anywhere on field WHO all players


WHY stick skills are the fundamental building block of lacrosse


FUNDAMENTALS


CRADLING Mastering the cradling motion when carrying the ball will keep the ball in the stick and make it harder


for defenders to knock it out.


PASSING Hands high at shoulder height and away. Push top hand, pull bottom hand. Follow through pointing at target.


DEVELOPMENTAL


Passing and shooting overhand is critical in player development.


Catching – soft hands, “snatch catching” should be discouraged.


Practice all skills both right-handed and left-handed.


Advanced moves build off of proper cradling and dodging mechanics.


“Wall ball” improves skills and helps a player’s important muscle memory.


CATCHING Opposite motion of passing allowing top hand to pull back softly as ball arrives. Top hand should be high on the stick.


SHOOTING Step towards target, point bottom elbow toward goal, and follow through with head of stick pointed toward goal.


PLAY SAFE


Keep head up at all times when running, passing and catching.


Helmets should be worn when learning to catch and throw.


In practice drills or when out with friends always be aware of others shooting and stay out from behind the goal. Helmets and gloves should always be worn.


Eliminating body checking at younger ages helps players develop good stick skills in a safe environment.


NOTE: FOR STICK SPECIFICATIONS, PLEASE SEE PAGE 15 OF THIS GUIDEBOOK


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