Gilbert Arizona Youth Lacrosse Clinic
Youth lacrosse clinic for kids in kindergarten through 8th grade to try lacrosse
Arizona Youth Lacrosse Teams are for kids in kindergarten through 8th grade and divided into four age groups.
Exploring the History of Lacrosse
Written by: Anish Shroff
Produced + Edited by: Brett Roberts
Ft. Jeremy Thompson, Kyle Harrison, Rachael DeCecco, Trevor Baptiste
Lacrosse Is More Than A Game
Every player knows the skills you learn on the field can be the foundation for anything you choose to do in life.
It is more than a game. It is a gift. Grow beyond goals on the field. Building a stronger future for everyone.
Become a USA Lacrosse Member today: https://www.usalacrosse.com/
Why Play Lacrosse
It Is Never Too Late To Start Playing Lacrosse
New kids join lacrosse at every age group every year.
Lacrosse in the US is currently one of the fastest growing sports in America. With a faster growth rate than swimming, bowling, water polo, cross country, ice hockey, and soccer, there are 36,000 college lacrosse players in the United States and growing. From 2009 to 2014 the growth rate for lacrosse has been 28%. In 2009, 1,984 high schools across the country had sponsored a lacrosse program, but by 2014, 2,535 high schools across the country had sponsored a lacrosse program. Originally lacrosse was only played on the east coast, but it is starting to make a move out to the middle and west of the United States. 750,000 children across the United States played lacrosse in 2015. For junior league lacrosse, the growth rate has been 43% for boys and girls. Denver became the first non-east coast team in history to make it to the NCAA division 1 finals in 2015. It is never too late to start playing lacrosse.
WHY LACROSSE
- Part of a Team
- Combines the Skills of Multiple Sports
- Size Doesn’t Matter!
- It’s Challenging
- Helps Your Performance in Other Sports, Too
Why Play Lacrosse
Why You Should Play Lacrosse According to Paul Rabil Co-Founder of The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL)
See what equipment do I need https://gilbertknightslacrosse.com/2021/07/what-equipment-do-i-need/
See how to improve your lacrosse skills https://gilbertknightslacrosse.com/2021/07/how-to-improve-your-lacrosse-skills/
What Lacrosse Stick Should I Get?
Choosing The Right Lacrosse Stick
With so many lacrosse brands and lacrosse style pockets in the market today, it can be hard to find the best lacrosse stick that meets your skill set.
One of the main things that determines which lacrosse stick you should buy is what position you play.
Learn how to choose the right lacrosse stick, shaft and head for your game in these videos
A lacrosse stick or crosse is used to play the sport of lacrosse. Players use the lacrosse stick to handle the ball and to strike or “check” opposing players’ sticks, causing them to drop the ball.
The three main parts of a lacrosse stick are the lacrosse head, lacrosse shaft, and lacrosse mesh.
Lacrosse Unlimited has a great selection of lacrosse sticks to choose from https://www.lacrosseunlimited.com/mens-lacrosse/complete-sticks/
9 and under beginner stick Evo Warp Mini https://www.warrior.com/EWMS19-M.html
9 and under beginner Stringking complete Jr lacrosse stick https://stringking.com/mens-lacrosse/sticks
Powell Lacrosse The Scout Complete Youth Stick https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0861CDSBW/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0861CDSBW&linkCode=as2&tag=powlax-20&linkId=34e5f8bfc0094d0ddcc73fc80fd4a465
POWELL LACROSSE STICKS https://powelllacrosse.com/complete-stick-packages/
Helpful Hints
- To learn how to throw properly, find a stick that has a wide face for easier catching and flat scoop for ground ball pickups.
- Wide head makes it easier to master the fundamentals.
- Aluminum shafts tend to be more durable.
- New players should check with their coach to see if their head needs to be broken in before play
- A short stick is used by both attack and midfield players and is much easier to control than a long stick. Its short length makes it easier to dodge defenders and score in a “tight” situation.
- The long stick is primarily used by defenders, which makes it much easier to poke check and keep the offensive player further away. Goalie sticks have a much larger head that makes it easier to assist in blocking shots.
- More advanced players will want to use a lacrosse head that allows for more intricate adjustments. This will allow the player to adjust the stick to fit a changing playing style. One aspect of the lacrosse stick that can be adjusted from player to player is pocket depth. Deeper pockets allow for better ball control and shallower pockets are best for quicker release. A player’s pocket depth is up to their personal preference.
Lacrosse Chest Protectors
Effective January 1, 2022, shoulder pads for boys’ field lacrosse players must be designed for lacrosse and meet NOCSAE standard ND200.
More Information: https://www.usalacrosse.com/lacrosse-chest-protector-faq
Beginning in 2022, all field players in the boys’/men’s game must have shoulder pads or protectors that meet the NOCSAE performance standard. Manufacturers have already begun to introduce chest protection for boys’ field players into the marketplace. USA Lacrosse encourages field players of all ages to begin using protection as soon as they can, rather than waiting for the 2022 mandate. https://www.usalacrosse.com/lacrosse-chest-protector-faq
Shop Certified Pads at LACROSSE UNLIMITED: https://www.lacrosseunlimited.com/lacrosse-rules-changes/
Boys’ Lacrosse Rules
USA Lacrosse is committed to constantly reviewing and updating the rules of the game to ensure that those goals are always satisfied.
The rules of the game are designed to do two things – promote fair play and keep players safe.
Here is the link to Boy’s Lacrosse Rules and Resources https://www.usalacrosse.com/boys-and-mens-rules
Where to Buy Lacrosse Gear
There are several options to buying lacrosse gear. The most common is Amazon to purchase lacrosse equipment. Here is a link to Amazon https://www.amazon.com/
- Amazon https://www.amazon.com/
- Lacrosse Unlimited https://www.lacrosseunlimited.com/
- Powell Lacrosse https://powelllacrosse.com/
- Epoch Lacrosse https://www.epochlacrosse.com/
- String King https://stringking.com/
- Lax.com https://www.lax.com/
- Warrior Lacrosse https://www.warrior.com/
Equipment Review
Lax Drip offers lacrosse gear guides and reviews. You can visit the site here https://laxdrip.com/
How to Clean Your Lacrosse Equipment
Cleaning Lacrosse Equipment and Pads
Sweat X Sports offers several cleaning products that are used in the sport equipment industry. Here is a link to Sweat X Sports products https://www.amazon.com/sweatx
Put your lacrosse equipment in the washer and let them air dry outside. Make sure you allow enough dry time before your next lacrosse event.
What Lacrosse Equipment Is Right For Me?
There are lots of options when it comes to boy’s lacrosse equipment. Lax Drip offers lacrosse gear guides and reviews on some of the best lacrosse brands on the market. Here is a link to Lax Drip’s website https://laxdrip.com/
There are several options to buying lacrosse gear. The most common is Amazon to purchase lacrosse equipment. Here is a link to Amazon https://www.amazon.com/
Lacrosse Unlimited https://www.lacrosseunlimited.com/
Powell Lacrosse https://powelllacrosse.com/
Epoch Lacrosse https://www.epochlacrosse.com/
String King https://stringking.com/
Lax.com https://www.lax.com/
Universal Lacrosse https://www.universallacrosse.com/
Warrior Lacrosse https://www.warrior.com/
More on boys’ lacrosse equipment can be found here https://gilbertknightslacrosse.com/equipment-list/