Lacrosse Skills: Girls' Rules, Equipment and Training Drills

Lacrosse rules for girls differ significantly from boys' rules in terms of contact and field positioning. Mastering basic stick skills and following a targeted workout routine is key to on-field success.

Workout Routines for Lacrosse Players

Published Jul,12 2011 | By Kim Nunley

Lacrosse athletes require the same type of strength, power and conditioning work as soccer players. They’ve got to be able to sprint, cut, jump and shoot, and perform these activities for a relatively long duration.

Kim Nunley has been screenwriting and working as an online health and fitness writer since 2005. She’s had multiple short screenplays produced and her feature scripts have placed at the Austin Film Festival. Prior to writing full-time, she worked as a strength coach, athletic coach and college instructor. She holds a master's degree in kinesiology from California State University, Fullerton.