Hockey/Lacrosse
Similarities Between Hockey and Lacrosse
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| Lacrosse and hockey are very similar sports. | |
| U.S. College scholarship opportunities in Lacrosse are available (Note, the NLLA has a working relationship with an NCAA lacrosse scout, his son received a full scholarship to Harvard University). | |
| Hockey players excel in Lacrosse. | |
| It’s a great method to increase physical fitness in hockey’s off-season. | |
| Team sports build self esteem, respect, integrity and fairness. | |
| Lacrosse teaches leadership skills. | |
| It helps prevent sport burn-out by playing a new, fast-paced sport. | |
| Players of all fitness levels and abilities can compete in Lacrosse. | |
| A player can learn basic plays and strategies. | |
| A player can learn to play both offensive and defensive positions and make a quick transition from defense to offence and vice versa. | |
| It reinforces the importance of quickness and agility around the net. | |
| Lacrosse increases hand-eye co-ordination when stick handling. | |
| It teaches players to play with their head up and to be more aware of their surroundings. | |
| Offensive scoring skills are honed by shooting at smaller targets and picking corners. | |
| Defensive skills are taught with individual and team concepts. | |
| Lacrosse teaches the creativity of fakes, back passes and shots. | |
| Lacrosse is run in 5-player units and helps the hockey player practice playing a team concept. | |
| It is inexpensive to equip Lacrosse players as most hockey equipment can be used in Lacrosse. | |
NHL Stars
Here is a small sample of NHL stars who enhanced their hockey skills by playing lacrosse.