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Lacrosse is very popular sport that was invented by Native Americans. From cradling the ball to passing, shooting and checking, learn all about how to play women's lacrosse, and get expert tips on lacrosse rules and game play, in this free educational sports video series.
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Lacrosse was created by Native Americans on the East Coast, and is currently popular across the United States. Learn more about the history of lacrosse and the difference between women's and men's lacrosse in this free educational sports video.
From lacrosse balls to player and goalie sticks, learn about women's lacrosse equipment and how to choose balls and sticks in this free sports equipment video lesson.
Women's lacrosse players are required to wear a mouth guard and eye protection. Learn more about required safety equipment for women's lacrosse and how to buy it in this free educational sports video.
In women's lacrosse, each team has five attackers and six defenders (including the goalie), and each team is allowed two time-outs per half in a game. Learn more about basic women's lacrosse rules and game play in this free sports lesson video.
From the restraining lines to the out of bounds lines, learn about the lines on a women's lacrosse field, and what they signify, in this free sports lesson on video.
When a ball goes out of bounds in women's lacrosse, whichever team is closest to the ball when it went out gets possession. Learn more about women's lacrosse out of bounds rules in this free educational sports video.
From the left and right attack wings to the defensive wings and more, learn all about the positions on the field in women's lacrosse in this free educational sports video.
Every women's lacrosse game starts with a draw, and a draw is also used to resume play at the beginning of the second half and after a point is scored. Learn how to win a draw in women's lacrosse in this free sports video lesson.
Cradling is a women's lacrosse technique used to run with the ball and avoid getting checked. Learn basic cradling techniques in this free educational sports video.
Cradling overhead in women's lacrosse can help you protect the ball while moving through defenders. Learn how to cradle the ball over your head in this free women's lacrosse lesson on video.
The one-handed cradle is popular with offense players in women's lacrosse because it allows for greater mobility when running with the ball. Learn how to cradle one-handed in this free women's lacrosse video lesson.
Cradling drills and exercises for women's lacrosse players can help you learn how to combine different cradling techniques to protect the ball when running through defenders. Get cradling practice tips in this free sports video lesson.
Passing is the fastest way to move the ball in women's lacrosse, and it is an essential lacrosse playing skill. Learn how to pass the ball in this free lacrosse lesson on video.
Off-side passing in women's lacrosse is a fun way to pass the ball and improve your ball control. Learn how to do an off-side pass in this free lacrosse video lesson.
Get tips on the proper hand position and technique for making long passes and shots in women's lacrosse in this free educational sports video.
From a basic straight-on shot to a bounce shot, learn how to shoot a variety of shots at the goal in women's lacrosse with the tips and techniques in this free lacrosse lesson on video.
Get tips on doing a variety of catches in women's lacrosse, such as an off-side catch, in this free educational sports video.
When catching a ball in women's lacrosse, buffer the ball so that it doesn't bounce out of your stick. Learn how plus get catching tips and techniques in this free women's lacrosse lesson on video.
If a ball gets checked out of your stick in women's lacrosse, or if you fail to catch a pass or accidentally drop the ball when cradling, learn how to scoop it up off the ground to re-gain possession with the tips in this free lacrosse lesson on video.
Rules for checking the ball in women's lacrosse are very different than the rules in men's lacrosse. Learn how to check the ball in women's lacrosse and what the rules for checking are in this free educational sports video.
There are two main defensive strategies in women's lacrosse: man and zone. Learn about the pros and cons of man vs. zone defense and how to play defense in women's lacrosse in this free sports video lesson.
Lacrosse, a team sport played with teams of ten using netted sticks, was originally played by Native Americans on horseback. Today, the sport is played on foot, team members struggling to project a small rubber ball into their opponents' net. The sport has gained popularity at schools in the United States over the years, and all ages enjoy playing from elementary school on through college. In this free video series, our expert will introduce you to the sport of women's lacrosse, demonstrating basic moves and rules for game play- also explaining how collegiate women's lacrosse differs from other versions.
Expert Shiloh Kimmel will teach you how to play women's lacrosse in this free video series. You will learn the history of the game, how the teams are set up, the positions on the field, and how movement over the field looks. Shiloh will also teach you about the equipment, different kinds of sticks and balls, and how collegiate women's equipment is different from other versions of lacrosse. Shiloh also gives you demonstrations of passes, scoops, shots, and more. It is all here.
Shiloh Kimmel Shiloh Kimmel has been playing lacrosse for over six years and has been teaching lacrosse for four years. While playing her first year with the Horizon Huskies, she was ranked number 1 in the state of Arizona for scoring. Her second year, as team captain, she was ranked number 1 in for assists. Shiloh has continued her love for the sport of lacrosse by teaching it and playing it while going to school at Arizona State University.dkdk
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