Just like most sports, possession of the ball is essential to lacrosse. We want to make sure we take care of the ball while moving it up the field to get into a scoring situation. But the defenders are doing all they can to stop us and get the ball back! That's why cradling is so important. It allows the player to run the field, maintaining control of the ball. Cradling is an essential skill for all players to learn.
Here's a great video about cradling in men's lacrosse:
And here's a great video about cradling in women's lacrosse:
Here's a workout you can do at home to increase your cradling skills:
50x two-handed cradle strong side
50x one-handed cradle strong side
50x two-handed cradle weak side
50x one-handed cradle weak side