Sports Illustrated Lacrosse: Fundamentals for Winning

By David Urick

Book Overview

Lacrosse, a game of speed, complexity, and nuance, is fast becoming one of the most popular sports nationwide. In this thoroughly updated edition of a Sports Illustrated bestseller ten-time national championship coach David Urick shows players and coaches the pathways to lacrosse success. With this book you can learn:
-10 fundamental stick skills every player should know
-The rules of lacrosse: penalties, play, and positions
-How you can dodge, shoot, feed, cut, pick, and screen like a champion
-Individual defense: the art of the check and the hold
-15 team offensive formations and how to make them work for you
-How your team can play quality defense
-18 skills and drills for becoming a better goalie
-Extra-man defenses, man-down-defense, fast breaks, team practice, equipment, and more

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1589793447
• ISBN13: 9781589793446
• Release Date: March 2008
• Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Made a great gift

I gave this as a gift to my cousin who was starting out in high school Lacrosse. I wanted to pick something that wasn't too basic, and this book had some good details on some basics but also strategy and drills.