5 Tips for a Faster Lacrosse Shot (100+MPH!)

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Published on Apr 26, 2024
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Hey everyone! Today I want to break down 5 easy ways to help you shoot a lacrosse ball better and faster. These tips include:

1. Holding the lacrosse stick looser - when you grip the lacrosse stick too tight, you don't generate a lot of power. That's because your wrist joints get tight and you lose flexibility.

2. Bringing your hands further back on the lacrosse stick - a lacrosse shot is like a lever. The longer the lever is, the more leverage it has. Same thing in lacrosse. Keep your hands back.

3. Developing a strong core - your core is critical in your lacrosse shot. This includes your legs, back and abs. Planks are a super easy way to develop a stronger core.

4. Picking the right release point for your lacrosse shot - this is the angle in which you shoot. I like to think of a lacrosse shot like a clock, and the best way to angle your stick is pointing it at 1:30 on a clock, or a three quarters release.

5. Following through after you shoot the lacrosse ball - you should shoot the ball so hard that your back faces the cage because you're completely turned around.

+ 3 Bonus Tips for a faster lacrosse shot!

1. The form of a lacrosse shot is similar to a baseball swing or golf swing. Study the form of other great baseball players and golfers to help you with your shot.

2. Everyone has a different shooting form. Don't stress too much if yours isn't exactly like someone else's.

3. Film yourself with a tripod and a smartphone. This is the easiest way to see if you're doing things right without a coach around.