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Many teams may have a selfish player or two but the better teams do not rely on that style of play to win games. When the competition heats up (during the playoffs) selfish play will usually be exposed and ultimately hurt the team. Teams that are built from back to front (D up through the midfield including the draw) and play smart team lacrosse will have more success. Teams that have smart "goal scoring" attackers are not the same as teams that have selfish middies and or attack who will take foolish shots, charge, hold the ball too long, turn it over etc.... The crazy thing is: Mommy and Daddy don't see it. The only thing they see is their daughter going to the goal (and they think that is good). Have you ever been standing next to one of them when their daughter attempts to run through multiple defenders, falls down and loses the ball? The dad will say "she is the only one doing anything out there" or something to that effect. Doesn't matter if it is HS or College, selfish play will always hurt the team and coaches who allow it will not be very successful come playoff time.[/quote]


Whoa this post makes too much sense. Especially about the moms and dads who think their kid has to force everything to keep the individual point totals up. Nothing is more frustrating than watching the hogs force it and not dish to the open girl