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- Want to know more about lacrosse?
- How can I get better at lacrosse?
- Where can I get my own lacrosse gear?
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Want to know more about lacrosse?
Here's a 60-second history of lacrosse:
How can I get better at lacrosse?
Here are 5 steps suggested to you by the West Auckland Wildcats.
- Attend team training.
- Learn the rules.
- Learn the lingo.
- Wall ball, wall ball, and more wall ball.
- Watch game footage.
More Details?:
1. Attend Team Training!!
First and foremost, attend team trainings. There is no better way to learn than to do. Check out the Become a Member tab for more information on how you can get involved with us.
2. Learn the rules of lacrosse
Watch this video to get the gist:
Follow this link to the official 2018-19 Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) rules for Men's Field Lacrosse.
3. Learn the Lingo
Team trainings can move fast and a lot of terms and other lacrosse slang can be called out that you may not understand. Start talking like your teammates by having a read of this Lacrosse Terminology glossary.
4. Wall ball, wall ball, and more wall ball...
That's right, wall ball. Got a stick and a ball, ok. Wall ball is a drill that will significantly improve ones catching ability. It also improves focus and enhances stick skills. We've picked a video to get you started but check out other wall ball drills on YouTube.
5. Watch game footage
Watching lacrosse greatly increases your knowledge of the game. Here are a few of our choices to get you started.
Major League Lacrosse (MLL)
MLL's Youtube Game of The Week: Boston Cannons at New York Lizards
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Yale vs. Virginia (Championship) | NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship 2019
Where can I get my own lacrosse gear?
Are you over hiring beginner gear from the club? There are so many online stores out there but I can tell you that we, the Wildcats, generally use the following and can recommend them:
- Lacrosse Down Under (NZ Business) - support local businesses.
- Lacrosse Monkey
- Lax.com