DEFENSE

[lionlax]

i was wondering if someone could please explain wiyth details the most important key factors to being a longpole
along with different types of checks and how they are done and little things that help also would be greatly appreciated

[SilverZeppelin]

body position, in relation to the goal and your man is probably most important. also know your slides, and your part in the team's defense

the effectiveness of checks are as follows:

1. poke

2. lift

3. slap

4. wrap

[sammyduelist]

Poke Lift and Slap are the most important and also most basic of all checks. If done right, and with correct timing, you can be an amazing defender. However, as the level of play moves up you want to incorporate some other take away checks.
Also, most effective defense is body defense. Positioning and foot work are key. You can throw amazing checks but if you are always out of position it is useless

[dta06]

from my experience I think that the most effective check is the chop check and the lift. The wrap check is effective at some times but a smart attackman can read it and easily spin away from it if you dont do it fast enough so you have a better chance with the chop.

[Jesse]

Some really good info in here.
http://www.lacrosseforums.com/showthread.php?t=8933

[MaKiMaKi13]

you also need to practice your footwork as in agility drills etc.

check www.nikebauer.com

[Longpole5435]

D tutorial coming from me once the weather gets nice. All checks, body positioning, offball play, etc. Request stuff you want to see via PM.