Six Drills ALL Lacrosse Defensemen MUST Be Doing
Being big and strong as a defenseman certainly helps when playing the game of lacrosse. However the one skill that is mandatory for excellence as lacrosse defensemen is footwork.
Improving Acceleration Through Basic Training
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.
Why Running Isn’t a Solution for Disciplining Your Players
One of the ultimate ironies of sports occurs when coaches discipline “lazy” players by making them run.