training

Boston Blazers Training Camp

By Lacrosse Playground | January 4, 2011 |
Lax School heads behind the scenes of training camp with the Boston Blazers of the National Lacrosse League. Their season starts this month...the games are at the Boston Garden. Check out BlazersLacrosse.com for ticket info and more.

Research Shows How Lacrosse Players Significantly Reduce Injuries While Gaining a 20-30% Improvement On Athletic Performance

By Lacrosse Playground | December 10, 2010 |
Endicott, NY (December 10, 2010) – Ask any coach, trainer or athlete about how to prevent injuries and the importance of stretching will come up. However, there is little evidence to suggest it is that beneficial. A recent study published by USA Track and Field showed that there is virtually no difference with injuries between runners who static stretched and those that did not. You can’t look at injury prevention without looking at performance improvement. Keep Reading...

IMG Lacrosse Academy x Time and Room Shooting

By Lacrosse Playground | November 17, 2010 |
Learn from the IMG Lacrosse Academy Director, Kevin Finneran, and University of North Carolina All-American and Denver Outlaw lacrosse player, Sean DeLaney, how to successfully navigate those situations in a game when you are left open on the offensive end for a free shot on goal with minimal defensive pressure. Keep Reading...

Lacrosse upper body push up-prone row circuit

By Lacrosse Playground | November 16, 2010 |
Winter conditioning has just started for the majority of y'all. Here is one workout to try. This is a great circuit for training economy, as there is very little rest and there is no time wasted between exercises.

Lindsey Munday’s Moving Stickwork

By Lacrosse Playground | November 10, 2010 |
Mount Coaches Lindsey Munday and Hilary Bowen are looking forward to their 2011 season. Here is a training video demonstrating tricks for improving stick skills.

Video: Paul Rabil x STACK Media, Creating Upper Body Strength

By Lacrosse Playground | November 2, 2010 |
Recently STACK uploaded a new video to their blog showcasing Paul Rabil demonstrating the proper technique for pull-ups. STACK is the nation's leading producer and distributor of performance, training and lifestyle content for active sports participants. View the video after the jump.

ZoneReady x Increase Shot Speed

By Lacrosse Playground | October 28, 2010 |
Performance training advice on ways to use the medicine ball to help increase your lacrosse shot power. Kyle Harrison demonstrates two drills to help.

Notre Dame Lacrosse, Agility Drills

By Lacrosse Playground | September 27, 2010 |
Back in my day we used to chase chickens to get in shape. Don't worry if you get a little dizzy. You're not the only one.

Scattered Cone Drill: Steven Brooks

By Lacrosse Playground | September 23, 2010 |
STX Promo player Steven Brooks explains how to do his scattered cone drill.

Shooting Drill :: Kyle Harrison

By Lacrosse Playground | September 13, 2010 |
STX Promo player, Kyle Harrison, goes over one of his favorite shooting drills.

Terps Lacrosse Begin Intense Workout Regimen, The Program

By Lacrosse Playground | September 9, 2010 |
The University of Maryland Men's Lacrosse team is gunning for the number one spot. They've recently started doing workouts associated with The Program. The Program develops student athletes and corporate managers to reach their highest athletic and leadership potential, respectively. Their team is comprised of collegiate and professional athletes, academic and corporate leaders and military special-operations warriors. Keep Reading...

New Balance Sneakers after Training

By Lacrosse Playground | June 2, 2010 |
New Balance is following the Boston Cannons this season and will be sharing insight from players such as Chris Passavia and Mike Stone as well as the team trainer Mark Cinelli. A video was recently uploaded showing the shoes the players train in during the season.