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WHY WOMEN HOCKEY PLAYERS SHOULD PLAY WOMENS ’ FIELD LACROSSE

Lacrosse and hockey are very similar sports, women’s field lacrosse also stresses team play and strategy
U.S. College scholarship opportunities in lacrosse are available
Hockey players excel in lacrosse
It’s a great method to increase physical fitness in the hockey off- season
Team sports build self esteem, respect, integrity, & fairness
Lacrosse teaches leadership skills
It helps prevent sport burn-out by playing a new, fast-paced sport
Players of all fitness levels and abilities can compete in lacrosse
A player can learn basic plays and strategies
A player can learn to play both offensive and defensive positions and make a quick transition from defence to offence and vice versa
It reinforces the importance of quickness and agility around the net
Lacrosse increases hand-eye co-ordination when stick handling
It teaches players to play with their head up and to be more aware of their surroundings
Offensive scoring skills are honed by shooting at smaller targets and picking corners
Defensive skills are taught with individual and team concepts
Lacrosse teaches the creativity of fakes, back passes, & shots
Women’s Field Lacrosse stresses and teaches team strategies that are most useful to inspiring hockey players
Women’s Field Lacrosse players require no equipment other than a stick.

U.S. College scholarship opportunities in lacrosse are available
Ringette players excel in lacrosse
It's a great method to increase physical fitness in the ringette off-season
Team sports build self esteem, respect, integrity, & fairness
Lacrosse teaches leadership skills
It helps prevent sport burn-out by playing a new, fast-paced sport
Players of all fitness levels and abilities can compete in lacrosse
A player can learn basic plays and strategies
A player can learn to play both offensive and defensive positions and make a quick transition from defense to offence and vice versa
It reinforces the importance of quickness and agility around the net
Lacrosse increases hand-eye co-ordination when stick handling
It teaches players to play with their head up and to be more aware of their surroundings
Offensive scoring skills are honed by shooting at smaller targets and picking corners
Defensive skills are taught with individual and team concepts
Lacrosse teaches the creativity of fakes, back passes, & shots
Women's Field Lacrosse players require no equipment outside a stick.

It's a great way to keep your ringette team together all year round.
Ringette coaches teach similar strategies of team play and special teams used in the box lacrosse game, and the strategies learned from the Women's Field Lacrosse game are an asset.