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Mail Address: Warren Area Lacrosse Association 100 S. Atkinson Rd., #188 Grayslake IL. 60030
E-mail: wala@warrenlax.org |
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Warren Area Lacrosse Association |
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Frequently Asked Questions |
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The sport of lacrosse is a combination of basketball, soccer and hockey. An exhilarating sport, lacrosse is fast-paced and full of action. |
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Anyone can play lacrosse. The game requires and rewards coordination and agility, not brawn. Quickness and speed are two highly prized qualities in lacrosse. |
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Lacrosse is one of the fastest growing team sports in the United States. Youth membership (ages 15 and under) in US Lacrosse has more than tripled since 1999 from 40,000 to more than 300,000. No sport has grown faster at the high school level over the last 10 years and there are now an estimated 169,000 high school players. Lacrosse is also the fastest-growing sport over the last five years at the NCAA level. There are more than 400 college club programs, the majority of which compete under the umbrella of US Lacrosse and its "intercollegiate associates" level. |
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What is Lacrosse? |
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Who can play Lacrosse? |
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Why is Lacrosse so new to this area? |
Who is the Attackman?· The Attack is the point of the offense · The Attack probes the defense and exploits weaknesses, he creates openings for shots · The Attack are the “Top Guns” of the team, they are the primary shooters · Attack work closely with the Midfielders to create as many scoring opportunities as possible Do I have what it takes?It’s 60% Physical · The position of Attack requires the most stick skill of all positions, with the exception of the Goalie, and must shoot left and right-handed · Attackmen must have fast hands and quick feet to maneuver around the goal in heavy traffic, fooling opposing defense · Attackmen use dodging, picks (like basketball) and passes to create quality shots · Attackmen are always on the field as a scoring threat and, given an even match up, should score often · Effective Attackmen have good peripheral vision, precision passes, and can effectively dodge, screen and shoot in one-on-one situations. It’s 40% Mental · Attackmen are confident (almost reckless), they love one-on-one situations and believe they can score on anyone at any time · Aggressive—not afraid of pressing the crease to create scoring opportunities · Tough—they are able to withstand the physical punishment by the opposing defense and shoot · Never quit! Five goals down is a close game to an Attackman Attackmen Gear Helmet Chest Protector Elbow Pads Cup Gloves Short Stick Cleats |
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Who is the Defense man? Do I have what it takes to play Defense? |
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Who is the Attack man? Do I have what it takes to play Attack? |
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What is the Goalie position? Who should play Goalie? |
Who is the Defensemen?· The Defensemen is the pride of the lacrosse team · Defensemen are the guardians of the cage, they create turnovers · Defensemen clear the lanes and prevent opposing Attackmen from getting clear looks at shots · Defensemen set the tone of a game, the “not in my house” attitude · A stingy defense will inspire all other players on the team and make them bolder and more aggressive. Do I have what it takes?It’s 70% Physical · Defensemen are fast, agile and aggressive · Defensemen have quick hands and fast feet · Primary skills of defensemen are the ability to act and react to action on the field · Defensemen dish out punishment to deter shots and cuts to the lacrosse cage · Defensemen display good footwork, they do not over commit and make it difficult for the offense to penetrate the middle · Defensemen live to “yard sale” their opponent, to knock the stick out of their hand It’s 30% Mental · Defensemen are determined, almost single-minded, in their approach. They want to stop ANYTHING and ANYONE that comes their way · Agility - Defensemen react to all threats to protect the goal and to deny a shot · Tough - Defens |