How do you use a lacrosse stick?
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the cradle is very difficult to describe in just text or verbally.  You need to speak with your coach (I assume you are looking to start playing) and get him to show you as he teaches.  but at a basic level the cradle is accomplished by holding the stick at the base with your off hand and approx. six inches below the head with your dominant hand.  then curl your dominant arm as if you are performing a standing bicep curl.  as you bring your arm up you should curl your wrist slightly.  then return to the starting position.  At all times you should strive to feel the ball pushing against your stick's pocket and not against the sidewalls.  it should not bounce around.  the cradle does not need to be fast or hard, it needs to be smooth and fluid.  then learn to do the same motions in your opposite hand.
759562
click and drag the cue
1147457
Pujil Sticks\n\nhttp://www.pugilstick.com/PugilStick/
258636
Hi, on the wrist shot start by placing the puck at the heal of the blade and as you move the Puck forward rotate your lower hand on the stick in a forward motion (if right handed rotate rt thumb toward the net)and follow thru. On the snap shot place the puck about 3 to 4 inches in from the tip of the blade and flick your wrist at he puck as you are shooting it. It's almost like popping the wrist shot, Good luck!
636539
Try doing long tackles...Take a running dive at a tackle dummy. Concentrate on hitting the dummy at the waist line. Do high jumps...take a run at a basketball goal try to hit the backboard in the same spot every time. With a fellow player do shuck and jive...have you friend do sudden cuts and turns while you try to stay within 3 ft. Have someone throw a ball over your head or off to one side while you attempt to either swat the ball away or catch it. I used these to make the varsity squad as a 140 pound 5 ft 4 inch freshman who only did the 100 in 12 sec.
714707
put out your right hand onto the table finger tips touching the tables but palm up, rest the stick between your thumb and fore finger about 30cm from the tip. use your other hand to push the stick forward, whilst aiming at the ball. \n*put a bit of talc where the stick rests on your hand- it makes it easier*
651432
all positions in lacrosse are awsome because lacrosse is an awsome sport!if u really love being the center of attention i say low attack, fast-go with center or a wing, aggressive i say defense, and if ur really wild play goal.
565761
I don't know how to explain it really well, but you pass the stick between your three middle fingers.  To start off, place the stick on top of your middle finger and place your ring and pointer finger on top of the stick.  Slowly roll the stick around, passing it over those fingers continuously.  Like I said, it's hard to explain without actually showing you, but if you start off slow you'll eventually be able to do it fast.
817117
First, definitely play lacrosse in the off-season.  Especially if you are a fullback, this will help your speed and agility in football.\n\nAs far as "running over someone while you have the ball" you can't really.  I'm not sure if you are in high school or college, but I'll assume high school.  Therefore, the rule is:\n\n"Body checking is permitted in Senior & Junior Divisions, however, no take-out checks are permitted by any player. Definition-Take-out checks: Checks in which the player lowers his head or shoulder with the force and intent to take out (*put on the ground) the other player."\nhttp://www.uslacrosse.org/the_sport/boys_rules.phtml\n\nIf you are in college though and play men's lacrosse, the rules bend a bit more.  Each of the following are personal fouls:\n\nUnnecessary Roughness: Occurs when a player strikes an opponent with his stick or body using excessive or violent force.\nIllegal Body Checking: Occurs when any of the following actions takes place:\na. body checking an opponent who is not in possession of the ball or within five yards of a loose ball.\nb. avoidable body check of an opponent after he has passed or shot the ball.\nc. body checking an opponent from the rear or at or below the waist.\nd. body checking an opponent above the shoulders. A body check must be below the shoulders and above the waist, and both hands of the player applying the body check must remain in contact with his crosse."\nhttp://www.uslacrosse.org/the_sport/mens_rules.phtml\n\nHave fun!
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The way I use it is by just throwing it out there, near cover.  Then, I slowly hop it back, in little scoots, like 6-inch jumps at a time.  Each time I hop it, I reel the line to keep it tight enough to feel the slightest disturbance.  When you do, set the hook!
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I'm assuming you're a girl and you want to play...\n\nThe rules for girl's lacrosse are based on one premise: No plays or actions, defensive or offensive, that could end up hurting another player. The rules are a lot like basketball. The rules are complicated. After three years of coaching girls lacrosse, I still don't understand them all. \n\nThis is a comprehensive resource:\nhttp://www.uslacrosse.org/the_sport/girls_rules.phtml\n\nThere are 11 players on the field and one goalie:\nFirst Home, Second Home, Third Home (All-Time Offense)\nCenter, 2 Attack WIngs, 2 Defensive wings (Midfield)\nPoint, Cover Point, Third Man (All-Time Defense)\n\nThe play on the field is a lot like soccer. Almost all the players move up and down the field to the offensive side of the field and down to the defensive side of the field. Also, fouls can result in cards (Yellow, Red), depending on the severity of the offense.\nMajor fouls, such as tripping, taking a dangerous shot, Hitting a girl in the head, will result in a yellow card. Covering the ball with your stick, kicking the ball (called a "body-ball") will result in a warning and a turnover. These rules are a lot like soccer. \n\nAnyways, there are many, many more rules in girls' lacrosse. I could spend hours writing about the different rules for different situations on the field, but that would take too long. \n\nTo start you need a stick and a ball. That's it. Go to a wall and throw the ball agains the wall and catch it. It takes a while, but after about 1000 reps, it should be pretty natural to you. \n\nThe best way to learn is to play. Remember: coaches are there to teach you and a good coach won't lose his patience. \n\nGood luck
889615
you can always do that and then stick the d and x together and hold them up by sticks or with your hans. at live events heaps of people do it
510704
Several online stores, as well as brick & mortar stores, sell lacrosse stringing kits.  If you're not picky, you can use shoelaces for shooting strings.  I got one I liked from Hot Topic and used it as a shooting string and it worked out pretty well.
838479
With lacrosse the way I improved my coordination was playing wall-ball.\n\nI would spend hours and hours throwing against a brick wall, but when you do it don't be flat footed, keep moving your feet, and use both hands, even if you are terrible.\n\nIf you do it long enough you do get much better.\n\nI would also take my stick and ball out when i went for jogs around the local park and would cradle the whole way, changing hands, and throwing ball out in front and charge for the ground ball.\n\nIt works really well.\n\nWhen playing wall-ball mix it up a bit as well. Play long balls (not near any glass windows, I learnt that the hard way) some days and short balls on others.
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dont kick it, push it up. move your foot up quickly then pull it back down and around, you'll get the hang of it. my biggest problem while learning it was catching soft enough on the way down, make sure you go pretty straight upwards.
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If you have a wooden one piece stick you throw it away. If it is a stick with replaceable blades you use a blowtorch or even the element on your stove. I've even used a lighter when I've broken a blade playing and a blowtorch wasn't available. Heat the shaft evenly on all sides where the blade inserts and heat aprox. 4 inches up the shaft until the glue starts to melt and bubble out the bottom of the shaft then pull it out.Then melt the glue on the replacement blade by heating it , then stick it in.
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work on your stick skills and make sure that you can pass and catch pretty good with both hands and shooting with both hands wouldn't hurt to be good at for attackmen