Improving Acceleration Through Basic Training

USA vs Australia - 2014 World Lacrosse Championship Semifinal Game

While being fast is important for lacrosse, is speed really the main performance trait we should be training? How often do lacrosse players achieve top speed in a game? More often than not, a lacrosse athlete is either accelerating or decelerating in the midst of the game play.

Difference Between Speed and Conditioning

One of the things that makes lacrosse such an intense sport is the physicality and speed at which it is played. But to play it well, you need to have not only great speed and agility, but also a solid set of lungs and some serious grit to go with it.

Training Tip Of The Week: Basic Sprint Drills

Usain Bolt Jamaica world record sprint fast

Scott Umberger is back with another Training Tip of the Week! Scott is helping you get faster and he’s hoping you’re using good form. To make sure, he’s set up a couple of sprint drills (with video examples!) to get you going. Be the best athlete you can be!