5 results for tag: Ball

The Pearl by Guardian Named Official Ball of US Lacrosse

By Brian Logue | @uslacrosse US Lacrosse has announced that The Pearl by Guardian™ has been named as the Official Ball of US Lacrosse. “The Pearl allows for consistent performance while meeting the highest standards of safety,” said Steve Stenersen, president and CEO of US Lacrosse. “We’re excited to help bring this innovat... More

Wall Ball Challenge Tops $20,000 for First Stick Program

By Brian Logue SPARKS, Md. — The US Lacrosse #WallBallChallenge has already raised more than $ 20,000 for the US Lacrosse First Stick Program in its first month. The challenge encourages lacrosse players to use the US Lacrosse Wall Ball app, powered by SNYPR and sponsored by LaxWorld, and secure sponsors for donations to the First Stick Program. ... More

US Lacrosse Launches National Wall Ball Challenge

By Brian Logue SPARKS, Md. — US Lacrosse is excited to announce the start of a national Wall Ball Challenge that will help players improve their stick skills while generating support for its First Stick Program. The challenge, powered by an app developed by SNYPR, tracks the number of repetitions that players complete playing wall ball, allowing ... More

Can the Ball Make the Game Safer?

By Brian Logue An often-overlooked piece of equipment related to safety is the actual lacrosse ball. Original research in 2005 by Trey Crisco, a member of the US Lacrosse Sports Science and Safety Committee, led to the development of a NOCSAE ball standard. In 2014, the NOCSAE standard became required for all games using NCAA/NFHS/USL rules.Now, the ball ... More

4 Ways to Maximize Your Fall Ball Lacrosse Experience

By Ryan Boyle | @TrilogyLacrosse Rich Barnes Spring is supposed to be the season of rebirth, revival and renewal. Personally, I always viewed fall as having more phoenix-like qualities. The start of the school year brought new challenges and surprises — a different role within the student body, new classes and teachers, and a new sports season. So ... More