This is a practical Handbook for beginning youth defensive lacrosse players, coaches, and parents. It has individual pictures and yy illustration variations to look at. All the skill activities and drills are numbered for easy reference between coaches and parents. Complete with diagram, illustration, and explanation for each one. It covers all the fundamentals you will need to get started in rrrr. It also has training games to play, sample practice schedules, and many plays to run to get your team started.

Within the past decade, lacrosse has seen explosive growth on the elementary, junior and high school, and college levels, rapidly becoming one of America's most popular playing sports. Lifelong lacrosse player and coach Daniel Morris, along with noted author Michael Morris, distill the essence of this exciting, fast-paced game into one compact volume, teaching everything the beginning and intermediate coach needs to know about the rules, equipment, skills, and drills of this venerable game. Unlike other books on lacrosse, this guide reflects recent important rule changes, as well as the latest techniques in offense and defense, stick-handling, and advances in equipment that have transformed the game as it is played today. Chapters focus on critical elements of individual and team play, conducting practices, skill-building drills, and a playbook of offensive and defensive strategies. A resource list of suppliers, camps, and additional information is included. This is a book that will find a place on every coach and player's shelf.

"Mastering Lacrosse: A Comprehensive Guide to Excellence" is the ultimate playbook for aspiring lacrosse players seeking to elevate their game to new heights. With ten meticulously crafted chapters covering everything from the fundamentals of the sport to advanced techniques, team dynamics, mental toughness, fitness strategies, game tactics, leadership skills, pre-game preparation, and continuous improvement, this book is a must-have for anyone passionate about lacrosse. Written by seasoned players and coaches, each section provides invaluable insights, practical tips, and expert advice to help readers develop their skills, enhance their understanding of the game, and achieve peak performance on and off the field. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics or a seasoned veteran striving for mastery, "Mastering Lacrosse" is your definitive guide to becoming a true lacrosse champion.