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Lacrosse For Dummies
By: James Hinkson , Joe LombardieBook Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Imprint: For Dummies
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Lacrosse For Dummies is the ultimate guide for fans and players of this rapidly growing sport alike. The book offers everything the beginning player needs to know, from the necessary equipment to the basic rules of the game, with explanations of the women's game and the indoor game, too. It also offers a wealth of information for the experienced player, including winning offensive and defensive strategies, along with skill-building exercises and drills. Finally, there's information on how armchair lacrosse players can get their fix of the sport on television, online, on in print.
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| Title of eBook: Lacrosse For Dummies | |
| Release Date: 02-22-2010 | |
| Publisher: For Dummies |
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| Parent title | Lacrosse For Dummies |
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| SKU | 9780470677391 |
| File size | 5917 |
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Lacrosse For Dummies
Chapter One
Lacrosse and You
In This Chapter
* Taking a big-picture look at lacrosse
* Playing lacrosse
* Coaching lacrosse
* Watching lacrosse as a fan
The popularity of lacrosse is at an all-time high. Why? Because more people in more places have been exposed to lacrosse. It really is that simple. As anyone who watches the sport for the first time quickly discovers, lacrosse is habit forming - some may even say addictive. It combines the best attributes of several of the most popular sports around - football, basketball, hockey, and more. It's fast moving, challenging, and never dull. Plus, you don't have to have superhuman strength or size to succeed at lacrosse.
In this chapter, we provide a quick overview of the differences between field lacrosse (which is typically played outdoors) and box lacrosse (which is played indoors), as well as between the men's and women's games. Then we look at lacrosse from three perspectives - that of the player, the coach, and the fan.
Whether you're playing lacrosse for the first time or looking to improve your game, whether you're coaching a team or you're a parent or fan, lacrosse - and this book - has something to offer you. This chapter gets the ball rolling.
Understanding the Game of Lacrosse
Someone watching a lacrosse game for the first time may be surprised, intimidated, or just plain confused - after all, there's a lot going on. Players are running on and off the field or floor rapidly, possession is often up for grabs, and the hits just keep on coming (except in the women's game, where contact is not
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