how do i improve my game, have fun and become a great player?
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HOW DO I IMPROVE MY GAME, HAVE FUN AND BECOME A GREAT PLAYER?
• DURING THE OFF-SEASON– HIT THE WALL– ATTEND CAMPS– PLAY WITH FRIENDS– PLAY IN SUMMER, FALL & WINTER
LEAGUES
• HIT THE WALL– You will get more out of this than any other
thing you will do– Practice on the wall with a purpose and focus– Fire up the i-pod and crank tunes
WALL BALLALWAYS PICK A SPOT/TARGET ON THE WALL
OVERHAND THROW CATCH RT – THROW LFT10 YARDS 8 YARDS50 EACH HAND 25 TOTAL
Note: step forward Note: stick protection
ONE HAND THROW CATCH LFT – THROW RT7 YARDS 8 YARDS25 EACH HAND 25 TOTAL
Note: step forward Note: stick protection
QUICKSTICK CATCH – ROLL – CHANGE CHALLENGE YOURSELF3 YARDS 8 YARDS HOW MANY CAN I GET IN50 EACH HAND 30 TOTAL A ROW??
Note: from the ear Note: simulate a roll dodge
• Throwing: • Hand position—top hand halfway up the stick, bottom hand on butt end• Cradle the stick back using shoulders and hands, NOT JUST THE HANDS• Turn so that shoulders are parallel to the target line and perpendicular to target• Raise your hands, front elbow and butt end of stick up to chest height (NOT HIGHER) butt end
pointed at target• Begin throwing motion by stepping toward your target with opposite foot and moving the bottom
hand forward• Head of the stick starts up, NOT toward the target• Push-pull, that is the top hand pushes up, the bottom hand pulls down• Gently snap the wrists at the release point (through the push with top hand)• Follow through so the head of your stick is pointed at your target • Catching • Hand position—beginners should have top hand on throat, advanced players can slide it down.
Bottom hand always on butt end. • Give a target with the top hand ahead of the bottom hand and the head of the stick out in front of
your face• Keep your hands, arms, and shoulders relaxed• Look the ball in to your stick and “give” with the top hand and arm when the ball hits the pocket• Have top hand in front of bottom hand so they have room to “give” back into the box and be ready
to throw. • Videos: • Core Skillz: Throwing• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4Dzkwg430s • (note—this may be a women’s lacrosse video, but it is a fantastic explanation of how to throw in
lacrosse)• “How to Throw and Catch”• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLH__Qw5NxA&feature=related
HELPFUL HINTS ON TECHNIQUE
INDIVIDUAL GROUNDBALLS• Key Points: • Top hand on or toward throat, bottom hand on butt end• Get low without losing your balance (bottom hand getting low is the key). Don’t get so low that you
can’t run FAST through the ball• Back arm straight but relaxed• Front foot pointed “north” to the side of the ball• Maintain speed through the ball, don’t break your stride• Drive the head of the stick through the ball as you scoop it up, aiming slightly behind the ball• Bring the stick to your face and then to the box area (“3rd ear” position)• Run away from pressure while looking up to pass• Little kids think about “see it, smell it, hear it” • If working with other kids – “Man! Ball! Release!”• Drills for GBs:• 3 cones scoop and stop (cones 5 yds apart). Work on technique!!• Individual gb, then flip behind you and repeat (start with 30 second intervals)• Videos:• Paul Rabil “Ain’t Nothin’ Gonna Break my Stride”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzoe_z8uMRo• “How To Play Lacrosse: Scooping a Ground ball”• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lj5grjunuCc • “Picking up Ground balls with Coach Kevin Finneran”• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xoe38621n8
• ATTEND CAMPS– There are a number of good choices in our local area
• www.united-lacrosse.com (7/8-7/11)– Offered to age 8 and up
• www.gomuhawks.com (7/16-7/18 & 7/30-8/01)– Offered to 3rd grade thru middle school
• www.midnjlax.com (7/8-7/12 & 7/15-7/19)– Offered to age 5 and up
Note: we realize these are expensive and are only providing for informational purposes. Each family needs to make their own decision.
• PLAY WITH FRIENDS– Just use your sticks when you are not in
season– Challenge each other with tricks, off hand
throws and catches…make it fun.– Shoot on goals
• Goals are available throughout the summer and deep in to the fall at Fair Haven Fields, Meadowridge and the High School
• OFF-SEASON LEAGUES & CAMPS/CLINICS– We believe it is best to play other sports
which will help you in lacrosse but if you have time…
– Keep in contact with your team and coaches to let them know you want to play
– Most of these start at the 3rd and 4th grade level but here are a few for younger ages
• www.united-lacrosse.com (Summer,Fall,Winter)• www.midnjlax.com (Summer, Fall, Winter)• www.360lacrosse.net (Fall, Winter)• www.trilax.com (Fall, Winter)
• PARENT’S - COMMUNICATE– If there are places for improvement, if you have ideas,
helpful contacts in the game, please share those with the program
– Volunteer, get involved, we can use help in many ways…coaches, website, fund raising and plenty more.
– We will help with discounted equipment offers throughout the year.
– Learn how to throw and catch so you can participate with your child
– CONTINUE TO CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR INFORMATION THROUGHOUT THE YEAR!
www.rfhyouthlacrosse.org
• Additional points of ContactDale Oehler, President, RFH Youth Lacrosse© [email protected] Garavente© [email protected] Sweely© [email protected] Milkowski© [email protected]
