FLG Box Lacrosse Program Provides Players with a Competitive Edge
From elementary school all the way up through college, lacrosse has become increasingly competitive at every level. Talented players from across the world are vying for spots on elite lacrosse programs at top-notch American universities. Now, more than ever, players need to find new ways of challenging themselves to stay ahead of the competition. FLG Box Lacrosse, an intense, indoor version of field lacrosse, provides players with a competitive edge, forcing them outside their comfort zone to enhance overall skill development.
Originally from Canada, box lacrosse began as a summer pastime played on melted ice hockey rinks. Rougher and more difficult than the field version, box lacrosse is giving Canadian players an advantage: by the turn of the 21st century, the number of Canadian players occupying roster spots on American collegiate and professional lacrosse programs drastically increased. Today, two-thirds of players on the National Lacrosse League are Canadian.
As Canadians continue to occupy more spots on American college lacrosse teams, it becomes increasingly important to use box lacrosse as a training tool. The FLG Box Lacrosse program lets players benefit from certain stipulations, such as a shot clock and smaller net, which forces them to focus on finite skills to improve their game. Players will gain an advantage over competitors as they learn how to snap the ball out of their stick, properly set a pick, screen, or slip, effectively move the goalie, increase the speed of a play with the pressure of a shot clock, play in minimal play space in a field surrounded by boards, and catch and shoot in extremely tight spaces.
“Box lacrosse has proven extremely effective; the multi-dimensional Canadian players seem to have an advantage over American players, who have only been exposed to field lacrosse,” said Mike Winkoff, FLG Lacrosse CEO< >. “The goal of the FLG Box Lacrosse program is to help players sharpen specific skills, giving them the opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and remain competitive in the college landscape.”
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