Girls Lacrosse Instructional Videos

USA Lacrosse presents this rules interpretation video focused on youth girls lacrosse. It teaches age-specific rules across levels (6U to 14U), covering field dimensions, equipment, officiating, game timing, fouls (minor/major with cards), shooting space, illegal contact, modified checking, and dangerous play. Although from 2018, it serves as an excellent introduction for players and families to understand lacrosse rules, promoting safe and fair play.

Taylor Cummings, former Team USA midfielder, presents "How to Cradle a Lacrosse Ball" in the LAX 101 series. The video teaches hand positioning, relaxed grip, arm sway with wrist flick, do's/don'ts, advanced variations, and progression from stationary to moving drills. Cradling is essential for ball protection, control during movement, and building foundational skills for game success.

Taylor Cummings presents this video on scooping ground balls in lacrosse. It teaches techniques like foot placement for protection, keeping hands close to the stick head, quick cradling to chest, and drills for non-dominant practice. Ground balls are essential for maintaining possession, avoiding turnovers, and minimizing check risks in games.

Taylor Cummings presents this video on women's lacrosse stick protection techniques under shoulder checking rules. It teaches positioning the stick shoulder-to-shoulder with defenders, using body/hips to shield during switches, and varying cradles (high-low, front) to disrupt checks. Protecting the stick is vital to maintain possession, avoid turnovers, and enable effective passing or scoring in competitive play.

Taylor Cummings presents this video on fundamental catching and throwing techniques. It teaches proper grip, soft hands for catching (give to ball, stick off ear, wrist snap, cradle after), and push-pull motion for throwing (opposite foot forward, elbows up, step/snap/follow through). Catching and throwing form the core of lacrosse, enabling control, momentum, and effective play while reducing errors for beginners.