Neal Powless, of the New Jersey Storm, shares his lacrosse expertise.

Getting an advantage over a goalie when taking a shot is huge. There are always different ways to make your shot better, but I think it is the little things that many people don't think about that make all the difference in the world.

The key to deceiving a goaltender is your eyes and body language. Practice looking at one part of the goal and shooting at another. Learning to use your wrists is another. Practice making the same shooting motion but placing the ball in different corners and areas of the goal.

Faking a goalie is fun and good for show, but there is such a thing as out faking yourself. Too many fakes can give a goaltender a chance to recover if the fakes are not exceptionally good and/or fast fakes. One or two fakes is usually enough if used in the right situation. The most important thing is building up a few "memory shots." These are shots that you know by heart and can do in any situation.

My father taught me that a shot only needs to be hard enough to beat the goalie. The problem with this is that goalies are getting much faster and more talented. The result is a need to be accurate as well as putting some "mustard" on your shot. There are a few things that can help. Body mechanics, strong wrists and a stick with a little "whip" all help. First work on your shot mechanics. Body control and effective use of your weight is important. Getting accustomed to using your hips and letting the rest of your body uncoil will allow your weight to impact your shot velocity more efficiently. Wrist exercises will help with shot control and extra power on your follow through. Just remember to keep them loose to create a more powerful snapping motion. Some whip in a stick is ok, as long as you practice a lot with it and know how the ball releases from your stick. Consistency is the key. If you don't like a lot of whip, you need stronger wrists.

Pick a spot, hit the wall and Good Luck!