Temperatures are rising — it’s time to head outside with your kids and help them warm up their lacrosse skills. Here’s an easy egg hunt drill that requires little effort on your part, but offers lacrosse players big growth potential. From ground balls, to cradling, to shooting, this lacrosse drill has it all — and it can be adapted to every age and level. All you’ll need are several balls (we recommend Swax Lax ... Read more
Catching — It’s All About the Flipz!
Last week I went on about cradling (some would say I went on a tad too long), and how important it is to keep the lacrosse ball in your stick. Well, how did the ball get in your stick in the first place? There are two primary ways of getting the ball in your stick. The first being, you picked it up off the ground. The other, much easier way, that doesn’t involve bending over, is catching it when it is thrown to you. ... Read more
Your Child Has a Swax Lax Ball, Now What? Practice Cradling!
Now that my kids have Swax Lax balls, what can they do with them? The short answer to that question is anything they could do with a rubber lacrosse ball, with the exception of bouncing it (which may help protect your TV and other valuable items in the house)! However, digging a little deeper, Swax Lax balls were developed with the intent to teach new players how to cradle and catch. They help teach players to ... Read more
Rebounder Drills to Improve Lacrosse Skills
Did your young lacrosse lover receive a brand new rebounder for the holidays? And a new Swax Lax lacrosse training ball? Well, if so, that’s one lucky child! And, now it’s time to put these awesome lacrosse gifts to good use! Rebounders are great training tools because they encourage growth beyond the field. When paired with a Swax Lax lacrosse training ball, rebounders can be an excellent option for extra ... Read more