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ESPN Sport Science: Paul Rabil Lacrosse Shot

By Lacrosse Playground | May 22, 2012 |
With the NCAA Lacrosse Championship around the corner, ESPN enlisted John Brenkus and the ESPN Sport Science team to analyze what lies behind the power and aim of a well-executed lax shot. The team chose Paul Rabil to test lacrosse shooting. Rabil was hooked up to the high-tech system and put through a number of exercises. Read More...

Game Photos: Notre Dame Lacrosse Earns Semi-Final Berth by Beating Virginia, 12-10

By Lacrosse Playground | May 21, 2012 |
CHESTER, Pa. - For the third time in program history the Notre Dame men's lacrosse team will be playing on Championship Weekend. No. 4 Notre Dame topped No. 5 and defending national champion Virginia 12-10 on Sunday afternoon in the NCAA quarterfinals at PPL Park. Read More...

Game Photos: Duke Drops Colgate, 17-6

By Lacrosse Playground | May 21, 2012 |
CHESTER, Pa. - Duke University used a 13-0 run over the course of three quarters en route to a convincing 17-6 win over Colgate in front of 10,770 fans the NCAA Men's Lacrosse quarterfinals at PPL Park. Senior Robert Rotanz had six points and CJ Costabile picked up 15 ground balls to lead the third-seeded Blue Devils to the NCAA semifinals for the eighth time overall and sixth consecutive. Read More...

This is the Funniest Video You Will See All Day, Frustrated Lax Baby Cursing Up a Storm

By Lacrosse Playground | May 18, 2012 |
Jay Bilas tweets hilarious video and trolls lacrosse at the same time. Bilas tweeted to his 341 thousand followers (he doesn't follow a single person), that this little guy "will someday be a great lacrosse player" because "he's already got the language down." As you watch the video, a baby learns how to play lacrosse and becomes frustrated. Upon becoming frustrated, the little guy repeats "God Damn it" over-and-over. Read More...

Colgate Men’s Lacrosse 2012 Player Blog: Go to the Final Four

By Lacrosse Playground | May 17, 2012 |
Now standing in our way is a very strong Duke team. They are solid in every facet of the game, but so are we. The trust and belief in one another on this team rivals any, and we plan to work as hard as ever for this game. It will not be easy, but we understand that. So following the graduation of our senior class in our hotel Saturday night (yes, we’re doing that), the opening face-off will be sometime around 2:30 on Sunday at PPL Park. It will come down to the team that takes care of the little things best, and the team that executes at the highest level. We aim to be that team and are working to make Sunday the best day ever. Read More...

Palm Beach Atlantic University 2012 Highlight Reel

By Lacrosse Playground | May 17, 2012 |
I could only imagine how sweet it would be to play lacrosse next to the beach. Going to school to play lacrosse at a beach sweetens the deal even more so. In 2012, the Palm Beach Atlantic University Sailfish ascended to new heights, sparked by a 21-14 upset of No. 8 SCAD. This is the story of the final two games of the season. Read More...

Updated: College Lacrosse 2012 Regular Season Highlights

By Lacrosse Playground | May 8, 2012 |
As if you haven't had enough (because you haven't), here's another highlight reel showcasing amazing plays and hits from the regular season. As the NCAA tournament begins this Saturday, expect to see even more highlights when every possession matters! Play for May has begun. Read More...

Notre Dame Lacrosse, The Walls of Arlotta Parts 1-4

By Lacrosse Playground | April 26, 2012 |
The show follows Irish coach Kevin Corrigan and his 2012 Notre Dame squad from a March 10 overtime win at Hofstra through the BIG EAST season-opening win over Rutgers on March 25—including footage of Irish wins over Denver (in three overtimes) and Ohio State. It also features plenty of looks away from the lacrosse field, including a team visit to New York City during its road trip to play at Hofstra. Read More...

Lacrosse Playground Partners With Trilogy Lacrosse To Provide Clinic Before Spring Classic Friday Night

By Lacrosse Playground | March 21, 2012 |
LPG is proud to announce Trilogy Lacrosse as a partner for the Spring classic March 23-24 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md. Trilogy Lacrosse is honored to support the Lacrosse Playground Spring Classic with an offensive skills clinic before #2 Haverford vs. #7 Landon game under the lights. Read More...

Top High School Lacrosse Teams in the Nation Square Off in Lacrosseplayground.com Spring Classic Presented by Motive Pure

By Lacrosse Playground | March 14, 2012 |
Washington, D.C., March 14, 2012 - Some of the top high school lacrosse teams in the country will face-off in the LacrossePlayground.com Spring Classic Presented by Motive Pure. The inaugural event will be held March 23-24 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md. and features six high-action boys’ and girls’ high school lacrosse games. Read More...

‘Like’ Lacrosse Playground on Facebook to Win A Bros Lacrosse Calendar

By Lacrosse Playground | December 8, 2011 |
As you may know, Bros Lacrosse is releasing a 2012 calendar full of girls rocking BL gear and holding lax sticks. We've received a big shipment of the calendars and want to give our fans something to look forward to in the New Year. Read More...

LacrossePlayground.com Site Redesign: Purchase and Wishlist Buttons

By Lacrosse Playground | September 28, 2011 |
You may have noticed two new buttons we added this week. We've implemented the two buttons to make it easier for our readers to pinpoint a product in a store and buy it. They eliminate extra time and effort tremendously. Soon you'll become accustom to finding the buttons without hesitation. Read More...