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Hockey Cross-Training

Why Hockey Players Should Play Box Lacrosse . . . . .

  • Lacrosse and hockey are very similar sports;
  • Indoor Lacrosse and hockey are played in the same rinks;
  • Hockey players normally excel in lacrosse;
  • It's a great method to increase physical fitness in hockey's off-season;
  • Team sports build self-esteem, respect, integrity and fair-mindedness;
  • Both sports teach leadership skills;
  • Playing lacrosse prevents sport burn-out by playing a new, fast-paced sport; 
  • A player can learn to play both offensive and defensive positions and make a quick transition from each;
  • Playing lacrosse reinforces the importance of quickness and agility around the net;
  • Lacrosse increases hand-eye coordination through stick handling;
  • Lacrosse players learn to keep their head up and be more aware of their surroundings;
  • Defensive skills are taught with individual and team concepts;
  • Lacrosse teaches the creativity of fakes, back passes, and quick shots;
  • Lacrosse is run in 5-player units and helps the hockey player practice playing a team concept

 

Why Hockey Coaches Should Coach Lacrosse . . . . .

  • It's a great way to keep your hockey team together all-year round;
  • Hockey coaches teach similar strategies of team play and special teams;
  • Hockey coaches and players only have to look at players such as Gretzky, Sakic, Shanahan, Ronning, Kariya, Nieuwendyk, and Oates as these great hockey players are but a few who have one thing in common . . . they have all played lacrosse and have used the experience to enhance their hockey skills.

Hockey  - Canada's National Winter Sport

Lacrosse - Canada's National Summer Sport

Can you think of a better partnership?