tphilly22

hey guys i recently ended intramural basketball and i am looking for something to do in the spring. A lot of my friends play lacrosse and it sounds like fun. I want to try to play but tryouts are on march first and tommorow is february first. I need anyone and everyones help. I have never played lacrosse, i dont really know how to play, i have no gear or lacrosse skills. I want to try to make the team so i was wondering if u guys could give me the basics and rules of lacrosee, drills, gear ill need, positions, and all of that. Also id like to know if u think its worth it. I am a sophomore and i didnt play last year( i did crew), i am 5 10, 145, i dont really know my strength, and i am somewhat quick, but i have a lot of endurance. I just would like help and opinions. Thanks

L4X_M4ST3R

Welcome to the forums....

Now as you described your body you may be fit to play middie or attack....

also lacrosse is a wonderful sport once you play u'll love it..

some questions=
-is it a highschool team?
-ask if the school provides pads/helmet
-do you like to hit alot???


Don't feel bad about starting sophmore year..i did and it was the best sport ive ever played

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mgoalie21

my dad didnt start until his senior year(really a pg year) in high school and he turned out fine. If you do crew, you have to be in shape, so that shouldnt be a problem. Just find a freind and talk to him about pads. You will need a helmet, shoulder pads, arm pads, gloves, and a stick. If your friends ever go somewhere to throw around or practice, go with them. You will learn so much more by playing instead of sitting in front of your computer, so get out there and play lax.

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tphilly22

ah yes it is a highschool team with cuts, its not overly competitive to make it, but there is a solid chance someone who has never played until a month before wont make it, no i dont think they provide pads i think they have to be bought, and yea i like to hit and get hit i wrestled and boxed a little in eighth grade

tphilly22

i really want to get out and play with my friends but honestly i have no clue wutsoever to do i just need some fundamentals and hopefully i can play a little and try to pick it up. Wut drills would you suggest?

L4X_M4ST3R

tell ur friends to do line drill variations w/ you

they should know what that means.....and then u'll get the fundamentals...

also play wallball

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mgoalie21

dude your friends would have no problem teaching you even the stupidest things. I would help any of my friends learn to play. If they want the sport to grow, they gotta teach people.

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Dadabhoy

Its great that you decided to start lacrosse. I picked up a stick for the first time and decided to tryout that very season. Nothing is impossible. You will have to try harder then anyone else, but if you have enough dedication, you can play just as good as them. If you decide to play goalie, let me know. I can help you more in that position then any other.

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tphilly22

thanks a lot everyone im gonna try and i appreciate everyone's help

L4X_M4ST3R

no problem....hopefully you stay on the forums...

and inform us about how your likeing it every once and a while in the near future

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