Atlanta Travel Youth Lacrosse

Cradeling is the single most fundamental skill that all lacrosse players must have.  Cradeling is essential to almost every aspect of the game, but here are the 2 main reasons why we cradel

1. To protect the ball from defensemen
2. To allow us to sprint with the ball in our stick

The Rodeo Pass or Over-the-Shoulder pass is a key lacrosse skill.  National championships have been won by offenses that strategize entirely around this type of passing! 

The trick: to pop away from the crease to free your hands and allow yourself that extra second to make a clean pass.

Shooting is arguably the most fun part of lacrosse, but it is also 1 of the most technical.  You don't have to be 6'4" 250lbs to be able to shoot hard (although that helps) you only need good technique.  There is nothing more dangerous than a quick shortie who can rocket the ball from anywhere on the field!

In a good lacrosse game, there can be over 30 face offs.  This means that a solid face off middie can be just as valuable as a good goalie.  You can get full NCAA D1 scholarships based entirely on your performance at the X so study up!

The trick: to anticipate the whistle.  Quickness is the key to face off wins.