Biomechanics of the Lacrosse Shot & Their Underlying Physical Requirements

January 16, 2009

The "Biomechanics of the Lacrosse Shot & their Underlying Physical Requirements" is a game-changing topic. By quantifying mechanical differences between good shooters and great ones, it isolates key physical necessities for technical performance and will—from this point forward—take the guess work out of lacrosse coaching and training.

Data will be presented to the sport's largest national conventions, the 2008 Intercollegiate Men's Lacrosse Coaches' Association in December and the 2009 US Lacrosse National Convention in January. The latter will also include an all-star demonstration by MLL superstars Joe Walters and Matt Danowski, and will show how shooting mechanics affect shot power and accuracy and how strategic fitness is the vehicle which turns good shots into great ones.

Ben Shear is the main presenter at both Conventions. He is Director of Performance Training at Athletic Edge, a NJ facility which was recently ranked one of the "Top Strength and Conditioning Destinations in the Country" by Rodale Press, the Publisher of Men's Health, Women's Health, and other health and fitness magazines.

At the helm of one of the nation's top spots for technologically-advanced testing, teaching, and conditioning, Shear is a frequent presenter and writer on various topics related to athletic performance, including a presentation on Biomechanics at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Shear had had great success correlating physical limitations to the technical demands of other complex rotary sports. Because biomechanical data existed, he could apply corrections and performance models to established mechanical ideals.