The slide caused percentage (SCP) is one of the most underrated stats in the game of lacrosse. The reason this stat is so underrated is because we made it up.
SCP stands for slide caused percentage. This is the number of slides caused divided by the number of dodges taken in a particular game. For example, if you dodged against your defender 10 times in a game and drew a slide 8 times, then your slide caused percentage (SCP) is 80%.
Although FLG created this stat and it doesn’t exist in stat books, doesn’t mean it’s not important. We track this stat amongst our FLG Select players because it gets players to think about the game in a different way. So many offensive players focus on how many goals they score or assists they get. However, college coaches are always looking for players who have the ability to draw a slide. The thing coaches look for is: what does a player do after they draw that slide?
Do they jam the ball into the crease with the hope their teammate will catch and score?
Do they take a bad shot?
Or, do they make the simple play?
All I know is what we teach, maintain a high SCP and make the easy play!
Do you have an underrated stat you track? If so, comment and let us know!
