Lacrosse Book?

[Jester]

Is their a guide for players to read, that explains formations, slides, etc. I've been told to 'Learn the Game' And was wondering if their are books that can teach you the tricks of the trade and the formations.

BTW, I did search b4 i posted and found nothing to be too substantial

[PhilWings24]

There are a bunch of books out there, none of them seem to be too high quality though.

If you've got some spare cash just give good ole amazon a visit, buy a few n see whats the best.

The best way to learn though is just playing the game as much as you can. Though i understand that playground pickup lax games aren't too common

[dpolehh21]

The Lacrosse Bible Lacrosse: Technique and Tradition by Bob Scott. I own 2 copies one in my car and one at home. Can't leave home without it.

[TheCanaidan]

My Dad has whole friggin library! here are some good ones:

Lacrosse For Dummies- John Hinkson
Lacorsse Technique and Traditon- Bob Scott
Guide to Coaching Boys Lacrosse- Gregg Murell ( Good Plays )
Lacrosse Fundamentals- Jim Hinkson
Coaching Youth Lacrosse-American Sport confederation
LACROSSE-David Urick ( Old but very good )


There ya go man, Hope that helps, read through all those puppies and you'd be Pro!

[Jester]

Thanks guys, just to address the first reply, I am a avid player and i understand the game i just want to further my knowledge of the game. I might not be the best player but i want to be the smartest.

[pantherLax]

I got my Bob Scott book for 4 bucks used at Amazon.com

[TheCanaidan]

Yeah, all those books i listed were straight off of Ebay! and i think all were less then like 10$

[MaKiMaKi13]

ive read the bob scott book its a quite old yet its very good and the dave urick one is pretty nice 2 pretty cheap at amazon

[ragnut]

Lacrosse for Dummies is mainly for box -- don't bother for field.

[CoachK]

Reading is great, keep it up, but talk to older players on D or goalies if you're thinking about slides. Think through how you'd beat an offense if they slide adjacent, coma, or from the crease and so on... When I coach and play, I'm looking at the other team's strengths/weaknesses, and playing toward one and away from the other. You should think on the field in a similar way.