Split Dodge Help

[kl3zero]

I'm new to lacrosse and am practicing my dodges and when i try to split dodge the ball always falls out. i have read a lot of the dodging forums and none of them have really helped me. my problem i think is switching hands while keeping the ball in the pocket. any advice will help a bunch

[MaKiMaKi13]

try practicing it at about 1/2 speed and then when you get the hang of it move up to 3/4's speed and then full speed also having a body or dodging against trees etc. works wonders

[kl3zero]

when i do it really slow i can but my problem is switching hands. do you throw the stick with your top hand and let your bottom hand slide up the shaft or what?

[MaKiMaKi13]

you let your bottom hand slide up the shaft

[talentedtodd]

I was always told to "sheath the sword." When you cut back just let the bottom hand slide up the shaft and hold it at your hip.

[WKLAX]

thumb the ball?? jk thats illegal you just have to practice the slide form one hand to the other...

[cololax]

Buy the Mark Millon DVD, "Offensive Wizardry". Million is known for the split dodge. He gives step by step instructions to improve the mechanics involved in most of the well-known dodges as well as shooting etc. If you're new to the game the info should shed a lot of light. (Then practice the move about 5000 times- the split is one of the more difficult dodges) Good luck