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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What's the best way to improve for a new player?  Clinics, being on a team or 1:1 coaching?  Son wants to play on a spring team.  [/quote]

What's the age? What's the experience level? Position/s?

As already mentioned, "wall ball" (literal, or on a rebounder) is always the best first step. I'd say that doing a mindless 500 reps a day isn't your best option. Your kid will get far more benefit from say 200 throws that are done with a purpose and intention (strengthen a strength, improve a weakness). Throw right and catch left, for example, would be helpful instead of 500 lazy throws. Or how many times can your son do 30 throw/catch in a row? Throw/catch 30 no drops, rest 30 seconds, do it again. Or how many well thrown/caught in a minute?

What's your son weaknesses right now? If it is shooting or dodging then 1:1 might be a good option. But practicing without getting to put it into play has limited value, so finding a chance to play or even do 5v5 practice reps would be great.

Depending on the age, outdoor box at McLean could be a great fit. Tighter space requires better stick skills, it's far more touches in games, etc.[/quote]

Can you explain outdoor box?

-- NP[/quote]

Outdoor box...picture an outdoor ice or roller hockey rink but with terf. It is a small field, 6 v 6 and the ball can be played off the walls (no out of bounds). The small contained field means a lot of reps with passing, scooping, and shooting.  [/quote]

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