This Month with AAU Lacrosse

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:01:25 -0500

Check out the new AAU ESPN Arcade Games The AAU has linked up with ESPN online Arcade Games.  From the homepage, click on ESPN Arcade Games.  Play fun casual games online at AAU’s ESPN Arcade in sport, driving, puzzle, cards and action sports genres.  You will find 9 exciting arcade games for your entertainment. Round the World [...]

Advanced Goaltending

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:08:27 -0500

Originally found at www.laxnews.com Written By Alex Smith In my last article for Laxnews.com, I discussed some of the basic fundamentals that any goalie needs to master in order to take their game to the next level. Some of the important points were the ready position, the arc, communication, attacking the ball and clearing/riding. Any goaltender that [...]

Goaltending, The Next Level

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:44:35 -0500

Originally found at www.laxnews.com Written by Alex Smith Playing goaltender in lacrosse is one of the most difficult and pressure packed positions in all of sports. Every goaltender must have a firm grasp of some fundamental knowledge in order to build experience and improve. However, it is also important that each goalie develop a distinct style they can [...]

Some Thoughts on Defensive Strategy

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:49:24 -0500

Originally found at www.laxnews.com Written By Kevin Martin This is an article on defensive strategy, and I should probably disclose my bias up front. I have a strong preference for defensive strategies that involve pressuring the ball and attempting to create turnovers. This probably comes from my experiences as a defenseman at Hobart, where Coach Austin “Jerry” [...]

AAU Membership Overview

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:00:34 -0500

AAU Overview All of this can also be found on our website at www.aausports.org For a low fee of $12 your athlete can participate in any of our 30+ sports all year long.  The membership year is valid September 1, 2009 – August 31, 2010. Club Levels: Liability Insurance Coverage Level 3 @ $300: •    Eligible to participate in events •   [...]

Facing-off in Lacrosse: The Game within the Game

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:34:33 -0400

Originally found at www.laxnews.com Written by Anthony Kelly Face-offs are one of the most important–if not the most important–factors in the outcome of a lacrosse game. Winning a face-off leads to more possession time, more possession time leads to more offense, and more offense leads to more goals. Even if a team does not score with their possession, [...]

Playing Defensive Midfield in Lacrosse

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:43:51 -0400

Originally found at www.laxnews.com Written By Joe Ceglia There’s an old sports adage, “defense wins championships” and being a defenseman I agree. I have been playing team sports from the time I was 5 years old and along the way I have been fortunate to be part of several championship teams. Each of the championship teams had [...]

Dodging and Shooting

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:35:02 -0400

Originaly found at www.laxnews.com written by Joe Boulokos Dodging and shooting are very important skills to have and master in the game of lacrosse. They are skills that take practice and discipline to become a great at. Whether you are dodging to feed or dodging to shoot you must be able to separate yourself, create space, and [...]

Scoring Touch from the Crease

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:47:04 -0400

Originally found at http://laxnews.com written by Ryan Hoff Finishing the ball inside is an often underrated skill to have in the game of lacrosse. Many players, fans, and coaches overlook this ability, but it is indeed an extremely important talent to have. The entire point of lacrosse is to score more goals than your opponent. And no matter [...]

News from the National Lacrosse League

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:30:17 -0400

Originally found at www.nllinsider.com/ First off, the Toronto Triumphs end their first season by defeating the Denver Outlaws and bringing home the Steinfield Cup with a 10-9 victory.  And secondly, the National Lacrosse League Draft is approaching fast!  In Buffalo, New York on September 9, 2009, many of the top Lacrosse studs will be anxiously waiting [...]