Procedural Writing

How to Play Lacrosse (Basics)

Goal:

By the end of this, you should have the basic knowledge of lacrosse.

Equipment Needed:

·         Lacrosse stick

·         Lacrosse ball

·         Helmet (if necessary)

Instructions:

Get your hands on the stick. Know the parts of the stick; the head, the mesh and the shaft.

Learn how to cradle:

·         Cradling helps you to pass a defenseman without dropping the ball. 

·         Place the ball in stick’s pocket and put your dominant hand below the head of the stick.

·         Bring the head across your face while curling the wrist. Keep practicing until you are perfect at it.

Learn to pass:

·     Make sure the head of the stick is next to your ear.

·      Flick your wrist of your top hand while pulling your bottom hand towards you.

Learn to catch:

·         Put your dominant hand on top and your other hand on the bottom of the stick.

·         Put the stick in front of you make sure there is distant between the stick and your face.

·         Cradle when the ball lands in the pocket of your stick.

Learn to get ground balls: 

·         Place your foot next to the ball and sink your hips.

·         Lower your stick and scoop the ball.

·         Bring the stick closer to your face.

Make sure you know how to pass, cradle, and catch with both hands, not only with your dominant hand.

Learn the rules of lacrosse by clicking here.