Sports Illustrated Lacrosse Fundamentals for Winning

Name: Sports Illustrated Lacrosse Fundamentals for Winning
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ISBN: 9781589793446

ISBN-10: 1589793447

ISBN-13: 9781589793446

Edition: 2nd 2008

Authors: David Urick

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Lacrosse, a game of speed, complexity, and nuance, is fast becoming one of the most popular sports nationwide. In this thoroughly updated edition of a Sports Illustrated bestseller, ten-time national championship coach David Urick shows players and coaches the pathways to lacrosse success. With this book you will learn: 10 fundamental stick skills every player should know, The rules of lacrosse: penalties, play, and positions, How you can dodge, shoot, feed, cut, pick, and screen like a champion, Individual defense, the art of the check and the hold, 15 team offensive formations and how to make them work for you, How your team can play quality defense, 18 skills and drills for becoming a…

Book details

List price: $14.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing
Publication date: 3/13/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 256
Size: 6.75" wide x 8.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.990
Language: English



Preface


Lacrosse Today



The Game


The Field and Players


Playing the Game


Penalties


Equipment


Positions



Fundamental Stick Skills


Selecting a Stick


Carrying the Stick


Stick Protection: Cradling


Catching the Ball


Passing the Ball


Scooping the Ball


Summary



Individual Offense


Playing With the Ball: Dodging


Playing With the Ball: Shooting


Feeding


Playing Without the Ball: Cutting


Playing Without the Ball: Setting and Using Picks


Playing Without the Ball: Screening



Individual Defense


Body Position


Stick Checks


Body Checks


Holds


Summary



Team Offense


Power Lacrosse


Three-Man Plays


Cutter Offense


Circulation Offense


Zone Offense


Clearing


Summary



Extra-Man Offense


Maxims


Formations and Plays


Special Situations



Team Defense


Defensive Terminology


Team Defense


Defensive Slides (Backup)


Defense on the Crease


Zone Defense


Hallmarks of Quality Team Defense


Riding



Man-Down Defense


Mental and Physical Approach


The Five-Man Zone (Safe Call)


Rotation ("Go" Call)


Special Formations and Situations


Clearing


Man-Down Defensive Maxims



The Transition Game


Fast-Break (Four-on-Three) Offense


Slow Breaks (Five-on-Four, Six-on-Five, Six-on-Four)


Fast-Break Defense


Fast-Break Defensive Maxims


Fast-Break Defensive Drills



Goalie Play


Privileges and Protections


Equipment


Mental and Physical Requirements


Positioning


Stopping the Ball


Types of Shots


Communication


Playing the Screen


Clearing the Ball


Goalie Drills


Warm-up


Common Errors


Tips, Suggestions, Training Aids



Face-Offs


Face-Off Techniques


Wing Play


Face-Off Maxims



Practice: Planning and Organization


Daily Practice Schedule


Closing Words


Glossary