Handling Skills In Lacrosse

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Lacrosse is a physical sport that resembles hockey, but with sticks that have nets. It comes from the Native Americans and is an official major league sport (MLL) mostly played on the east coast.
It Takes Concentration. On the lacrosse field, you have to constantly maintain mental concentration. You have to think where the ball is, where your teammates are at, and where the opponents are at. I know so much about this topic because I have played since the 6th grade and hope to continue it into high school.
You Have To Be Physical. Physicality is a priority in lacrosse. You can use it to defend, gain possession, and more. Being physical also takes preparation. You simply can’t go and hit everyone that you see. You have to be precise on the cangle
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Practice is something ever lacrosse player should utilize. This is the ultimate way to improve skills and moves necessary for your position like any other sport or activity. Practice is how you get better at the game and become a more universal player.
Know Your Position. Knowing your position doesn’t just mean know what position you play, but knowing the strategies and methods that help you excel at that job. Know where you should be standing and how you can help your team.
Ball Handling Skills. Ball handling is essential for any lacrosse player because you must be excellent at cradling, passing, and throwing the ball. This is the number one thing you should practice.
Footwork. Footwork is the second thing you should work on, especially on defense. To play defense, all you really need is your body and footwork to get in the way of the attackers. I know this because defense is my primary
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