By: Molly Bowen
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| Lacrosse player Jacob Carlson practices stick-handling during his offseason to prepare before the next season. This will allow him to be more strategic and better support his team. |
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| Jacob Carlson grips his lacrosse stick and cradles the ball as he works through passing drills. “Technique is everything and offseason work is necessary,” Carlson said. |
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| Lacrosse player Jacob Carlson scoops the ball off the ground as he continues working through a variety of of drills. Carlson remains focused throughout his drills because he has a clear goal. |
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| Jacob Carlson takes a short break in between his lacrosse drills. With the summer heat breaks are necessary, especially to maintain stamina. |
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| Jacob Carlson completes a series of shooting drills. These drill are designed to improve accuracy before the upcoming lacrosse season. |
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| Jacob Carlson, 23, grips his lacrosse stick before moving on to new lacrosse drills. Carlson practices a specific set of conditioning outline by his coach. |
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| Jacob Carlson, lacrosse player decides his target as he prepares to take a shot. This practice will improve his accuracy for the next lacrosse season. |
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| Jacob Carlson, 23, reaches to grab the ball out of his lacrosse stick. Each lacrosse stick is so different and some are better made for offensive play, like this one is. |
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| Lacrosse player Jacob Carlson fires a shot during his offseason preparation. “You can’t let yourself fall into the offseason trap,” Carlson said. |
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| Basketball player Jacob Carlson dribbles a basketball. He shared his intentions were to stay mindful of footwork and ball control. |
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| Jacob Carlson, 23, prepares for his upcoming basketball season by running passing drills. These drills will improve his consistency during games. |
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| Lacrosse player Jacob Carlson cradles the ball while working on hand-eye coordination. “When I was younger I had some much trouble with the more detailed movements,” Carlson said. |
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| Jacob Carlson pauses in the midst of his offseason practice. He spends his offseason developing his skills and improving his athletic performance. |
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| Lacrosse player Jacob Carlson demonstrates the proper technique for shooting and passing. He assist with youth teams, so his offseason also includes refining his teaching methods. |
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| Basketball player Jacob Carlson runs through a series of footwork drills. This will help him with both offensive and defensive plays in the upcoming season. |
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| Jacob Carlson practices following through on a three-point attempt as he prepares for his upcoming basketball season. He shared this is something he is hoping to improve on the most this season. |
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| Basketball player Jacob Carlson practices ball work as he prepares for the upcoming season. This will allow to have batter control of the ball and aid him in defense. |
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| Jacob Carlson grips the ball as he prepares to practice his defensive positioning skills ahead of next basketball season. His offseason training will allow him to improve his agility and endurance. |
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| Jacob Carlson holds the ball with both hands as he is about to work through a series of basketball drills. The repetition of drills makes returning from offseason that much easier, and closes the gap from lack of conditioning. |
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| Jacob Carlson places his lacrosse equipment back in his bag. Once Carlson was finished he rehydrated and got his equipment together before rehydrating. |
