Kelly Amonte Hiller > Quotes

“Draw controls are the key to the game of lacrosse. Possession is the most defining factor in a game because a team cannot score without the ball, and winning draw controls is the best way to get control of the ball. Draw controls are the responsibility not only of the player taking the draw but also of every player who surrounds the circle and even of those behind the restraining line. The keys to successful draws are controllable: hustle, scrappiness, and determination. Players need to understand the importance of draw control and fight for the ball accordingly.”
― Kelly Amonte Hiller, Winning Women's Lacrosse

“The ultimate goal of lacrosse is to score goals. The more goals a team can score, the more likely they are to win a game.”
― Kelly Amonte Hiller, Winning Women's Lacrosse

“Stick tricks are fun and can also be effective in increasing a player's stickwork and comfort level with her stick. Any challenging maneuver with the stick can be considered a stick trick.”
― Kelly Amonte Hiller, Winning Women's Lacrosse

“Possession is probably the most important variable in the game of lacrosse. Most often, the team that is able to possess the ball longer than the other team will win the game.”
― Kelly Amonte Hiller, Winning Women's Lacrosse

“Ground balls offer another way to gain possession. The team that picks up more ground balls than the opponent is often the team that wins the game.”
― Kelly Amonte Hiller, Winning Women's Lacrosse

“Above all else, the goal of lacrosse is to have fun, regardless of players' level of skill-youth, high school, collegiate, or international. A team that has fun is far more likely to achieve their potential.”
― Kelly Amonte Hiller, Winning Women's Lacrosse