The long stick midfielder lsm february 7 2014 in defense lax lingo news offense by ryan wallace the long stick midfielder lsm is a very exciting position in lacrosse that has been getting some pretty good attention the last few years having big impacts in big games and putting together some very nice highlights.
Long stick middie head.
If you are entry level it is best to stick to beginner friendly middie heads to be safe.
If you are an expert middie then you will not need a beginner s middie head.
Best carbon shafts for defensemen long stick midfielders.
Long stick middies are typically the more defensive middies.
A lsm is one of the most athletic important members of a lacrosse team.
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A middie s job is simply to guide the opposition towards them.
This head was built to take the stress of both sides of the field.
Taking shots and making paces grinding through face.
Leave the hard hitting and stick checks to your dedicated defensemen.
The long stick middie or lsm looks for a head that fits a narrow niche between a defense and midfield head in terms of strength flexibility and face shape.
If you are down low defenseman who biggest strength is locking down the opposition s best attackman you need to go with a stiff shaft.
Moreover a lacrosse long stick middie must be ready to go at any time because he is not part of a set middie line.
Lsm s are always dishing out powerful checks scooping ground balls and running clears which requires a head that is durable and strong yet able to accommodate for light offensive play.
The type of midfielder using this head right now this head was designed as kyle harrison s baby.
Lacrosse long stick middie lsm this page provides information on how to be a lacrosse long stick middie lsm.
If you check out the video we have posted below you will see he gave constant feedback throughout the design process to make this head perfect for the all around middie.
Focus of a long stick middie.
He is often called on to cover an opponent s best offensive player and play strong defense.