Description
Book SynopsisWith in-depth coverage of offensive and defensive skills and more than 25 drills, Men’s Lacrosse is the definitive guide on the sport. It includes the most effective schemes, tactics, and strategies for today’s game; specialty skills such as playing goalkeeper as well as coverage on developing cohesive and powerful team execution.
Trade Review"Don Zimmerman is not only a great coach but a great teacher. Men’s Lacrosse demonstrates his unique understanding of the game’s big picture as well as the methods necessary for becoming an outstanding player.”
Bill Tierney, Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach University of Denver
"Don Zimmerman is one of the truly great coaches of our time. In an era filled with flash and no substance, Coach Zimmerman makes it cool to focus on the fundamentals of the game. Men's Lacrosse is a must-read for players and coaches alike. You won't be disappointed!"
Dave Pietramala, Head Men's Lacrosse Coach Johns Hopkins University
Table of ContentsPart I. Individual Skills and TechniquesChapter 1. The Sport of Lacrosse
Chapter 2. Player Characteristics
Chapter 3. Player Stick Skills
Chapter 4. Dodging, Feeding, and Shooting
Chapter 5. Cutting, Picks, and Ball Exchange
Chapter 6. Face-Offs
Chapter 7. Goalkeeping
Chapter 8. On-Ball Defense
Chapter 9. Off-Ball Defense
Part II. Team PlayChapter 10. Team Offense
Chapter 11. Team Defense
Chapter 12. Transition Offense
Chapter 13. Transition Defense