Two videos that show the very basics how to shoot on a lacrosse goal.

These two videos start at the very basics on how to shoot -- note that both players stress having the arms extended. In the second video the player uses the phrase keep the arms in tight -- which I don't like his choice of words. His meaning is not stiff, but instead to keep the arms extended by staying in close to the body during the follow through so the shot is an overhand shot and does not become more of a side arm shot. He does a nice job explaining the disadvantage of a sidearm shot being easier for a goalie to track. The side arm shot can generate a lot of speed, but is less accurate and the goalie knows it will not be bounce shot. There is one point I want to stress for more experienced players. These videos are good to make one think about one's shooting form: hiding the stick head behind your head, weight transfer, power starting at the feet-twisting of the trunk, wrist snap etc. The way for experienced players to really improve is to use standing in front of the goal only for a short warm-up or when really concentrating on form. In a game you will not be standing still and shooting so when you practice you need to be running and shooting.