choosing the right lacrosse stick

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

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/

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/

Equipment Review

Lax Drip offers lacrosse gear guides and reviews. You can visit the site here https://laxdrip.com/

lacrosse gear and equipment review guide

What Lacrosse Equipment Is Right For Me?

lacrosse gear and equipment review guide

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/

lacrosse wall ball routine

How To Improve Your Lacrosse Skills

Wall Ball is and has always been the best way to improve your lacrosse skills. All you need is your lacrosse stick and a tennis or lacrosse ball.

This Wall Ball Routine should take roughly 20 minutes and equate to about 400 touches.

• 50 Right Hand
• 50 Left Hand
• 50 Right Hand Quick Stick
• 50 Left Hand Quick Stick
• 2 5 Throws Each Hand-Throw Right/Catch Left then Throw Left/Catch Right
• 25 Throws Each Hand- Throw Right/Catch Right/Split Dodge then Throw Left/Catch Left/Split Dodge
• 50 Right Hand-Catch and Face Dodge
• 50 Left Hand- Catch and Face Dodge
• 50 Each Hand-Creative Free Play

o Changing planes of release point (side arm, underhand, bounce on
o Throw Behind the back- Throw behind the back and catch in the front
o Catch Behind the back- Throw from the front and attempt to catch behind the back (focus on placement of the throw to have return end in area that you would like to catch the ball)
o Throw ball from sidewall and attempt to catch on the sidewall
o Come up with any other creative style

These can also be done in a competitive manner. Get others to join and select a specific item listed above then challenge to complete the task in the fastest time.

Here is a PDF link to download this Lacrosse Wall Ball Routine https://gilbertknightslacrosse.com/wall-ball-routine-2a.pdf

boy's lacrosse equipment list

What Equipment Do I Need

The very first thing you will need is a USA Lacrosse Membership Number. You can purchase or renew your membership at USA Lacrosse. Here is a link to the USA Lacrosse website https://www.usalacrosse.com/

USA Lacrosse

Required Equipment List For Boys’ Field Lacrosse

boy's field lacrosse equipment list
  1. HELMET
    » Statement/seal indicating it meets NOCSAE lacrosse
    standard performance specification and SEI certified
  2. FIELD PLAYERS CROSSE (Stick)
    » Short Crosse – 40-42”
    » Long Crosse – 52-72”
    » 10U and younger has allowances for shorter stick lengths
    (please reference the USA Lacrosse Boys’ Youth Rules Book).
  3. GLOVES
    » Hand must be fully inserted in glove
  4. SHOES
    » Athletic cleats or athletic shoes
  5. PROTECTIVE CUP
    » Fitted for comfort & protection
    » Garments to improve comfort include: supporters,
    all-in-one briefs & combinations of both
  6. ARM PADS
    » Elbow should be properly & completely covered
  7. SHOULDER PADS
    » Covers top of shoulder, collarbone & sternum
    » Should fit comfortably; adjust by loosening/tightening straps
    » NOTE: NOCSAE ND 200 compliant shoulder pads will be mandatory
    as of January 1, 2022     More Information
  8. MOUTHGUARD
    » Must be visible color other than clear or white
    » Self-molding (from manufacturers) or
    custom-molded (from dentist)
  9. RIB PADS (NOT SHOWN) Optional
    » Covers the ribs and kidneys; adjust by loosening/tightening straps
    » Should fit comfortably, not restricting breathing

Boys’ Lacrosse Rules

Here is a link to Boy’s and Men’s field lacrosse Rules https://www.usalacrosse.com/boys-and-mens-rules

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/

lacrosse gear and equipment review guide

More on boys’ lacrosse equipment can be found here https://gilbertknightslacrosse.com/equipment-list/