Thread: Lacrosse Players?

Good evening everyone!

I am thinking about taking up lacrosse.. I was playing it w/ my friend the other night for the first time and it was really fun! I enjoyed it a lot. Then he suggested I join the HS team in the spring.. Anyone think I should? Also, are there any Ex-lacrosse players out there? I need guidence! Mods- if this is too out there, feel free to take it down! Just need some advice!

Input welcome!

Parker

Go for it, Parker! Just be sure to wear a cup...

Uh yeahhhhh

Parker, this is a true contact sport...with guys who want to tear your head off w/a stick. Busted ankles are very common. Are you ready to mix it up and drop 'em mid-field if a competitor gets too "personal"?

And bulk up since its a contact sport you to put on size and you need to be like a cat and quick

Originally Posted by mapleleafalumnus

Parker, this is a true contact sport...with guys who want to tear your head off w/a stick. Busted ankles are very common. Are you ready to mix it up and drop 'em mid-field if a competitor gets too "personal"?

Not really into Lacrosse, but, aside from the stick to the neck, which does happen, it is a physical game. Mostly, from what I've seen, going for position. Being on sod, instead of ice, yeah, watch the ankles. You don't want to break one, trust me. Give them hell, give it your best, and have fun!!

Originally Posted by donv

Not really into Lacrosse, but, aside from the stick to the neck, which does happen, it is a physical game. Mostly, from what I've seen, going for position. Being on sod, instead of ice, yeah, watch the ankles. You don't want to break one, trust me. Give them hell, give it your best, and have fun!!

And before you prove me wrong, yes, Maple, hockey is bad for ankles, along with every part of the body.

Originally Posted by parkerskouson

... lacrosse.. I was playing it w/ my friend ... he suggested I join the HS team in the spring.. Anyone think I should?

I think you should (after your parent(s)/legal guardian give you their blessing of course)

- random person on the internet

I played lax in high school and you are bigger than I was. But I was small and quick which meant I was a harder target to hit. Did you get a defense men's stick or an attack/mid?

Really during the winter and as you're getting into the game find a friend to play catch with and work on cradling and pick ups. At your age those skills will help you a lot! Also if you're the quick type that'll help you get center mid which was my favorite position.
Oh and remember goal tending in lax is a whole lot of luck!

Rugby is a great sport as well. I got to play that for awhile also. But it's up to you.