Throwing Help

[eLAXm]

I need help throwing. I know when you throw, you are supposed to bring the stick across the body, but when i do this, the ball does not go to the target. I read another thing online and it says bring the butt of the stick to your dominant armpit. Does anyone have any advice or visuals about passing and throwing?

Thanks, Em

[laxlove6]

do you mean shooting tips? or just passing?

[fllaxsophi]

yeah, i've never heard of any of this, and i've been playing for 8 years, so try not doing it that way. I dont really know how to explain throwing, but yeah... maybe someone else can

[JCLaxDefense]

I'm not really sure how to explain the "technique" of passing/throwing... but one way to improve it is wall ball. I would also watch a game and see how the players throw the ball, then watch your motions in the mirror to see what you're doing wrong.
Sorry I'm not much of any help!

[eLAXm]

just passing right now. maybe i should be more specific... when i pass the ball a long distance it doesn't reach. im sure its my teqnique and not strength related.

[fllaxsophi]

depends how far, because its like impossible to throw the ball completely down the field, or even about 50 ft can be hard, and a lot of times it is your strength. I'd try to build some muscle, and then see.

[laxkay841]

Some people have been taught to follow through to the opposite arm pit, but more recently, better techniques have been taught. When you prepare to throw you want to make sure that your bottom arm is out, then release following through to your opposite hip. When doing so your bottom elbow is going to drive back behind you and up. When you release you want to step with your opposite foot. And when you throw you also want to use your wrists, not just your arms...But I can't really explain how flicking your wrists comes into play...Let me think about it, I may come back and edit later if I can put it into words.

Be aware that your passes will not go where you want them to the first few times you try this technique, but as you keep doing it you'll learn where and when you need to release.

[eLAXm]

thanks for all the help so far.

[JLax3]

When you throw far you want to get your throwing elbow up. This will help with the power part so the ball will reach your target. Also, rotate your torso/hips and follow through to the opposite hip. Hope this helps

[laxfolife24]

Remember too that it is a push-pull motion.

[amber]

if aim is the problem, try pointing the bottom of your stick towards the target and then throwing. if distance is the problem, follow everybody else's advice...plus, experiment with where your hands are positioned on the stick (top/bottom).

[lilibeth]

I always make sure my bottom hand is right at the bottom of the stick - don't let it creep up! - and to throw I bring my top hand down about halfway. Pull with your bottom hand as well as or more than pushing with your top and you'll get more leverage. Point to where you want the ball to go but don't aim down too much, and pull the butt of the stick into your armpit.

Do some wall ball to figure out what's the best technique for you, but this is what has worked for me. And don't forget to practice with both hands - not just your dominant one!

[lclax06]

if distance is your problem make sure you're using your whole body, and especially make sure your top hand is half way down the stick, it gives you more leverage. since i used to play center field i think of throwing a long distance pass in lacrosse as the same as throwing a girl out at home from center field. it's that whole overhead throw and motion. as in throwing in short passing distance i think everyone above explained the technique for that pretty well

[celtlax]

i use this tool to practice in the off-season, similar to some of the golfing aids...really helps with developing muscle memory.......seems to help...anybody else use it?

http://surethrow.com/

[RYU]

The Surethrow is a decent tool. Would be good to use while doing something low stress, like watching TV or walking the dog. Worth $70 though? I'd rather put $70 towards another stick.

[celtlax]

The Surethrow is a decent tool. Would be good to use while doing something low stress, like watching TV or walking the dog. Worth $70 though? I'd rather put $70 towards another stick.
it's all relative, but seriously it does have nice heavy weight to it....I feel as if I get some strength training out of it as well...and often I take it to tourneys and use it to warm-up my muscles in the hotel before those early 8am games...

[eLAXm]

thanks for the advice everyone