Boys Lacrosse Instructional Videos

Lax Farmer presents this beginner's guide as an introduction to boys lacrosse. The video teaches essentials like positions, field layout, equipment, rules for face-offs, possession, checking, creases, sticks, and game structure. These fundamentals help newcomers understand gameplay, safety, and basics for confident participation and enjoyment.

Paul Rabil, professional lacrosse player, presents this beginner tutorial on cradling a lacrosse stick. The video teaches proper technique: hold the stick loosely with the bottom hand at the tape, flex the wrist up and down in a forearm motion without fully turning the head, and incorporate a 360-degree twirl for advanced control. Cradling is important for maintaining ball possession, building forearm strength, and enabling confident play during runs and checks.

Paul Rabil presents this tutorial on scooping ground balls. The video teaches techniques like proper hand positioning (right hand near head for right-handers), foot stepping to protect the ball, low stick angle, and quick scoop-through motion. Scooping is important for regaining possession after turnovers, winning "ground ball wars," and maintaining game control.

Paul Rabil presents this instructional video on boys' youth lacrosse throwing fundamentals. It teaches proper grip, stance, arm motion, follow-through, and common errors to ensure accurate, powerful throws. Throwing is important for maintaining possession, executing passes, and advancing offense effectively in games.

Paul Rabil presents this tutorial on catching. The video teaches key techniques like choking up on the stick for coordination, forming a mitt-like pocket, giving with the ball to absorb impact, and cradling back to the body for control. Catching is important for maintaining possession, preventing drops, and enabling quick offensive plays.

Paul Rabil presents this beginner's guide to shooting. The video teaches key techniques like proper grip (top hand mid-stick, bottom on butt), angled stance with opposite foot forward, weight shift for velocity, and exaggerated passing motion. Shooting is important for scoring with deception, avoiding defender tips, and emphasizing placement over power for effective offense.