Everything a new lacrosse player needs to understand the game-and start playing with confidence.
Lacrosse is fast, exciting, and packed with action. But for beginning players and parents who never played the sport, its positions, rules, equipment, and unusual terminology can feel confusing.
The Best Boy's Lacrosse Book makes the game easy to understand. With playful illustrations, straightforward explanations, and plenty of humor, young readers learn what happens on the field, what their coaches expect, and how to become safe, confident, team-oriented players.
Inside, young players and parents will learn:
What equipment they need and how it helps protect themThe roles of midfielders, attackers, defensemen, and goaliesEssential stick skills such as throwing, catching, cradling, and scoopingHow face-offs, passing, clearing, shooting, and scoring workThe difference between personal and technical foulsWhy teamwork and communication matterHow to handle winning, losing, and difficult teammates with good sportsmanshipCommon lacrosse words and expressions through an easy-to-use glossaryParents will gain the basic knowledge they need to follow the action, encourage their player, and become supportive sideline fans.
Written by former player and youth coach Mike Moyer, this approachable guide helps prepare young beginners for their first practice, clinic, or season.
Learn the basics. Play safely. Be a great teammate. And discover why lacrosse is awesome