The Pregame Playlist – What Gets You Going?
The pregame ritual in lacrosse serves as a crucial moment for players to enter the field with focus, energy, and a competitive mindset. Music plays a pivotal role in shaping the ambiance, boosting motivation, and setting the tone for athletes before they engage in the intensity of competition. This article delves into the selection of […]
How To Shoot Your Shot
Lacrosse, known for its speed, agility, and finesse, hinges significantly on the shooting techniques of its players. The term is used throughout all sports, “Shooters Gotta Shoot!” Effective shooting mechanics are a culmination of intricate movements and coordinated actions, involving the sequencing of the body, precise hand positioning, and proficient stick manipulation. This article looks […]
Best Lacrosse Players Who Never Played MLL or PLL
With the PLL season finished and colleges knee deep in fall ball, we figured now is as good a time as any to dive into the vault and look at some legends of the game. While lax fans today are familiar with the Powells, the Gaits, Tom Schreiber, and Rob Pannell, there’s a large number […]
LEGENDS: Five Who Would Thrive in Today’s PLL
This week we’re doing a deep dive and looking at some of the games greats that could absolutely thrive under this year’s PLL Faceoff rule. The 32 second shot clock has transformed the league to the point where two-way middies are a hot commodity. It has also made people search for the almost extinct three-way […]
Dissecting the 1-4-1
This weeks coaches corner is going to talk about one of the most used offenses in lacrosse, the 1-4-1. This is an offense used at various levels. It is often used as a type of Zone Buster, since there are two players inside on the crease. It is also used because it forces defenses to […]
Should the Cannons Trade Lyle Thompson?
Lyle Thompson is arguably one of the best players in the world. From the moment he joined the PLL, he was an MVP favorite and the clear cut choice for the first pick in the entry draft. While Lyle has been one of the top scorers in the league, he hasn’t been the Lyle Thompson […]
Tom Kennedy Makes His Way Onto An NFL Roster
Former Bryant lacrosse star Tom Kennedy has officially signed to the Detroit Lions active roster. Kennedy played for the Bryant University Bulldogs in both football and lacrosse. He spent five years at Bryant, earning high honors in both sports. He finished his collegiate lacrosse career with 72 goals, 45 assists, and 67 ground balls. Tom […]
Paul Rabil Retires: Marking His Contributions to the Game
There have been plenty of reactions to Paul Rabil’s retirement announcement, bringing an end to the playing days of the co-founder and face of the Premier Lacrosse League. Some might say this was a long time coming, others will point to an excellent 2021 season and stress that Rabil has plenty left in the tank. […]
Paul Rabil’s Top 9 Greatest Moments
After 14 years of playing professional lacrosse and many more before, Paul Rabil has decided it’s time to hang up the cleats. It was only appropriate to take a look back at his legacy and find nine of his greatest moments. This list is in no numerical order, but it does follow a timeline of […]
Matt Rambo Player Profile: PLL Prime Minister
Since he was drafted to MLL in 2017, Matt Rambo has certainly made his impact on lacrosse. Throughout his high school, college, and professional careers, he has found a way to set himself apart from the rest. He is arguably the best player currently playing pro lacrosse, but the question has now become where his […]
Kyle Harrison Player Profile: A Modern-Day Pioneer
Kyle Harrison grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of Dr. Miles Harrison, who famously played lacrosse at Morgan State. He first started playing the sport at age 3 and went on to play at Friends School in Baltimore. Harrison also played soccer and basketball at Friends School and won state titles in all three […]
Joel White, John Galloway Retirements End an Era
If you’ve watched lacrosse in the past 15 years and have a pulse, then you know the names Joel White and John Galloway. The two legendary players announced on Sunday that they will retire together at the end of this PLL season. Joel White & John Galloway Announce Retirement The Announcement They started their college […]