View Full Version : TO play or NOT play
DSquared
02-04-2007, 07:00 PM
(Sorry if this is in the wrong section)Ok so I've never played lacrosse before (& coming from So Cal no one knows what lacrosse is, NO ONE at my school knows what lacrosse is) & I've been wanting to play lacrosse for a really long time, but I couldn't because there were no leagues that were anywhere near me, but recently a league started thats kinda close (its an hour away) so I want to join their team. But the thing is they have already started practice and I missed their camp and everything... I missed like a week of official practice. So should I still try and see if I can join their team with the little experience I have? Or my other option that I have is just wait until next season, learn everything I can about lacrosse, and then join... but I'm afraid I'll be too old. I'll be 17. So I don't know what to do! I'm currently on my schools tennis team and I used to be a gymnast (I have huge calves from the tumbling I did). If that helps at all. & I'm like super short, only 5'4" Thanks!
LebaneseLaxer
02-04-2007, 07:20 PM
I'd say wait untill next season and get better in the meantime. If you were a gymnast you would probably be an insane attackman or middi, but you should first get catching, throwing, and cradling down.
Lax.53
02-04-2007, 07:28 PM
where in so cal and what league are you talking about?
DSquared
02-04-2007, 07:30 PM
I'm in Riverside... and I'm talking about joining the Orangemen Lacrosse club in yorba linda...
BuckWyld
02-04-2007, 08:09 PM
it is only a week, if the coach doesn't mind I don't see any reason not to play
Leonid
02-04-2007, 08:20 PM
play this season. youll regret it if you dont
berger1227
02-04-2007, 08:31 PM
I'd say wait untill next season and get better in the meantime.
why wait? this is an excellent oppurtunity for him to get a feel for the game
LebaneseLaxer
02-04-2007, 08:34 PM
why wait? this is an excellent oppurtunity for him to get a feel for the game
well if he's never played before i think he should get a feel for the sport and get the basics down first. but thats just my opinion.
tkdlaxer
02-04-2007, 09:44 PM
I'd join, the best way to get better, is to play.
homeskillet313
02-04-2007, 09:56 PM
well if he's never played before i think he should get a feel for the sport and get the basics down first. but thats just my opinion.
and what better wya of doing that then actually playing/
MaKiMaKi13
02-05-2007, 08:11 AM
start now itll pay off in the long run
MACDADDY
02-05-2007, 09:23 AM
start playing now, its not that hard to get started. you'll get it really fast but it does take some work.
I would suggest PLAYING over NOT playing. Honestly, why not? If they're just starting out too, a week won't make that big of a difference.
Megadeth1850
02-05-2007, 10:00 AM
I agree, i just signed up and i was thinking like maybe i should do it next year but thats a whole year, and you'll really regret it. Why not just play both years, you'll get alot more practice, then just at home.
ekajsk8er
02-05-2007, 10:16 AM
You don't really have enough time left in your career to skip a season. I would 100% play. What if next year you become injured and can't play? You'll wish you did this season, thats for sure.
Laxer1241
02-05-2007, 10:26 AM
You don't really have enough time left in your career to skip a season. I would 100% play. What if next year you become injured and can't play? You'll wish you did this season, thats for sure.
I agree with that but its not due to time because I know there is leagues for 60+ year old men.
MaFFe1
02-05-2007, 08:34 PM
I agree with that but its not due to time because I know there is leagues for 60+ year old men.
yeah but hes got college to worry about.
i say go for it. its a new league. so you'll be in the same boat as everyone else. but instead of just practicing during the teams practices, practice more when you get home. not everyday but when you feel up to it. just a little wall ball or some cradling/shooting
The Laxer
02-07-2007, 09:13 PM
yeah but hes got college to worry about.
he probably wont be able to play in college if hes just starting out...
http://www.kudda.com/clinics this helped me
lax isnt a hard to learn sport i just picked it up less than a year ago and i have played in 2 leagues and done fine in them. once you have passing, shooting and cradling down the rest is up to athleticism(which it sounds like you have). its kinds like soccer.