How to Shoot in Men's Lacrosse

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Correctly place your hands on the shaft of your stick.

   One hand near the bottom of the stick, other hand about 1 foot up the shaft of your stick.
   
   Many players use their forearms to measure the distance that should be between their hands. , turn your body facing your hip that's on the same side as your lower hand towards the net.
   
   Bend your knees slightly to achieve good balance., similar to the way a baseball player holds a bat, hold your stick back near your shoulder and ready to make an arc like motion.
   
   Be sure to extend your arms fully for the greatest power in your shot., swing the stick over your body towards the net like a sword.
   
   Your stick should make an arc like motion. swing with your entire upper body swinging around your hips. swing all the way through until the stick is parallel with the leg you stepped with.
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   Step 2: Position your body correctly.

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   Step 3: Hold your stick to your opened side.

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   Step 4: Swing through towards the net while stepping with your shot.

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