How can i learn to play lacrosse?

Question

I like lacrosse but i've never played it im gonna be at junior this year and my school doesnt offer lacrosse (black schools suck) I wanna learn how to play lacrosse and i need to learn fast because im gonna tranfer during the middle of the year to a new school that has just been built so they might offer lacrosse, i really want to play but i need to learn how to play and i want to get as good as i can before the season starts. Anything helpful that'll help me to achieve my goal?

Oh and i either wanne be a midfielder of an offensive player. so any tips about those postions would be helpful.

Oh i used to play football (WR) until i got hurt, Baseball(Pitcher,CF), and basketball, (pg) if thats any help.(thinking about going to play basketball also)

SO any tips would be helpful and remeber i have yet to touch a lacrosse stick ball

Answer 1

I play girl's lacrosse and I would recommend that you buy a lacrosse stick and ball. The first thing you need to do is practice cradling (a way to keep the ball in your stick). Guy’s lacrosse is different then girls so you might want some other advice on what length stick you should buy. I think the defense sticks are longer. After practicing cradling you should practice running with the ball in your stick. Next you should find a wall (like a handball court) and practice throwing the ball to the wall and catching it. If you have a friend that also has a lacrosse stick try practicing together. Oh and practice picking up ground balls. Either find someone who can teach you the techniques, go on the internet, or watch videos. Good luck!

Answer 2

GO TO GUYS PRACTICE IF THERE SOME AROUND WHERE U LIVE AND WATCH SOME VIDS ON IT TO..

Answer 3

The main objective of lacrosse is to make a goal by shooting it into the net.  There are four different positions in lacrosse:

midfielder- can go and run the entire length of the field and plays both offensive and defensive. There are 3 midfielders on each side.

attack- plays offensive and has the shortest stick.  There are 3 attack men on each side.  Can only go half the length of the field.

defense- plays defensive and has the longest stick. There are 3 defense men on each side.  Can only go half of the field.

goalie- last line in preventing the ball from going into the goal.  Has the biggest and widest head on the field and usually directs the defense.  Is also responsible for yelling out where the ball is( ex. upper left, lower right)

Okay, first buy a cheap lacrosse stick and a few balls.  You don't need to buy an expensive stick since you're just a beginner.  Practice cradling and scooping.  Those are really important in lacrosse, so practice.  Then practice throwing both right and left, which is very important.  Finally, run a couple of miles a day.  Lacrosse is a running sport and if you want to be middie, you need stamina.