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I'm Allie :)

I love lacrosse, field hockey, running, talking, boys, summer, and Boston.

I'm very forward. If you don't want an honest answer, don't ask the question.

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I'm a lacrosse player (womens) and I was wondering if there are any "experienced" players here who could give me tips on how to get a more powerful shot. thanks in advance

Lax is awesome. =P Shooting will more or less become easier with practice, so I suggest getting a rebounder so you can shoot in your backyard to practice. As to get power, it has to do with positioning and aim.

Positioning: shoulders perpendicular to goal, feet parallel to front of goal. If you are right-handed put your left foot closer to goal, for lefties put the right foot closer to the goal.

Put your bottom hand on the bottom of the stick, and your free hand a bit above the bottom hand. Put your arms away from your body. This will help you with power.

You want to shift your weight from back foot to front foot to transfer weight. This will also help you get an accurate, powerful shot.

Aiming: aim for any of the four corners, so that it's harder for the goalie. Or aim for the space in front of the goalie so that the ball bounces up and out of the goalie's reach.

Hope I helped. =P

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i may not be able to do soccer this year.. or if i will i want to train. what are some things i can work on? i have a soccer ball.. and sometimes i dribble around the house but outside is snowy, and even later theres not much open space for me to practice because our park has hills and my backyard is mostly forrest. whatare the skills i need to get? im a 13 year old girl, and i've played 3 seasons of soccer in recreation. im good at running, but i think i need more stamina. how can i pace myself when running around the neighborhood? so i dont run too little or too much and i can improve? like how many days do i need to run and etc? also what are some other things i could do so im in the best condition for soccer? thankyou.

from the foot fairy.

Like the person below me said, you should practice inside if the weather interferes with praticing. Work on dribbling around things, pulling the ball pack, to either side, etc.
As for running, you need to be in good shape. Soccer is very much a running sport, so be prepared to run a lot. At my school, the soccer team runs two miles every practice, so I suggest running two miles or so every other day. Work on some sprinting, also, as that is important.
Good luck. =P

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ok. i run track but i am soooo out of shape.. my friend and i are getting in shape and track tryouts are in less than a month. making it is not the problem.. i no ill make it i was on the teamm last year and my coach always talks to me and my friend about what events we are doing this year. but anyway. i guess u would have to no us to understand but our track coach expects ALOT from us so in gym we have to run a mile and he wants us to do it in under 7 minutes b/c we are in 8 grade and he said track runners in 8 grade should be able to run a mile in under 7 min. well we both have no endurance and are strictly sprinters. anybody have any tips in running a mile?
sorry its so long

If you're just starting out, chances are you aren't going to be able to run a mile in under 7 minutes. To do so, I suggest trying to run everyday, even if it's just on a treadmill.
I don't think there are any specific "tips" about running a mile, just practice, stretch, breath the right way, and hydrate yourself.
Good luck. =P

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Hey,
I thought since you said you did track and lacrosse and everything, that I'd ask you about a sports question I need advice on.
So, I started lacrosse recently, and it's my first year. I'm an athletic person, and I pick up on sports really easily, and it's the same way with lacrosse. But the girls on my team have been playing all of their life, and they all know eachother. I get really intimidated by them, so intimidated that I can't play well against them.
How can I fear them less and play better with them around?
I'll rate 5 for good advice..
-Alisha

I understand where you're coming from. I was exactly the same way you were with soccer, and it's a challenge to show people that you're just as good, if not better, than they are.
I suggest that you picture the person as one that you really loathe, and get all of your agressions out, as lacrosse is good for that. It sounds silly when spelled out, but it works. Don't look or acknowledge them when you play, and you'll show them that you are just as tough as they are. Also, in a matter of time, you'll get to know them better and will be able to eventually play as a team. I recommend that you get to talking with them more and you won't be so intimidated that way.
Sorry if this is a bit of bad advice..
Al

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