The History and Fundamentals of Lacrosse

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The History and Fundamentals of Lacrosse

• By Alicia Mannino
• Audience Beginners of Lacrosse

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What is Lacrosse?

• A game in which two 12-member teams attempt to
  send a small rubber (yellow or white) ball into
  each other's netted goal
• Each player is equipped with a stick, at the end
  of which is a netted pocket for catching,
  carrying, or throwing the ball.

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History of Lacrosse

• Lacrosse is considered to be America's first
  sport
• The North American Indians were the first to play
• They played for days on end, with men and women
  for reasons such as
• to resolve conflicts
• heal the sick
• develop into strong beings
• Lacrosse was called the The Creator's Game

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The Playing Field

• Length 116-140 yards
• Width 60-70 yards

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Basic Contact Rules

• Women's Lacrosse
• rules limit stick contact
• prohibit body contact
• require little protective equipment
• Mens Lacrosse
• Allows stick and body contact
• Requires heavy equipment

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Equipment

• Women
• Goggles
• Stick
• Mouth-guard
• Men
• Helmet
• Shoulder pads
• Elbow and arm pads
• Mouth-guard
• Stick

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The Main Positions-Women

• For Women
• On Offense
• 1st home
• 2nd home
• 3rd home
• R attack wing
• L attack wing
• Midfield
• Center
• Defense
• 3rd man
• Cover point
• Point
• Goalie

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The Main Positions-Men

• Attack men
• 6 on the field
• Use short-sticks
• Midfield
• 3 on the field
• Short or long sticks
• Defense
• 3 on the field
• Long sticks
• Goalie
• One goalie on field

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Basic Skills

• Cradle The act of moving the stick from side to
  side causing the ball to remain in the upper part
  of the pocket webbing.
• Place dominant hand on top of the stick
• Keep non-dominant hand on bottom of stick
• Move both arms from ear to ear
• Make sure both arms are working together

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Basic Skills

• Shooting The act of throwing the ball at the
  goal with the your stick in an attempt to score
• Step with opposite foot
• Reach up over shoulder
• Follow through
• Snap your wrists

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Basic Skills

• Ground Ball Pick-up - The act of scooping a loose
  ball up with a stick
• Keep moving feet towards ball
• Drop dominant shoulder
• Keep eye on ball
• Scoop the ball up while moving forward

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Basic Skills

• Passing The act of throwing the ball to a
  teammate with the stick
• Step with opposite foot
• Moving arms forward
• Follow through at hip
• Keep eyes on target

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Basic Skills

• Checking The act of using a controlled tap with
  a stick on an opponent's stick in an attempt to
  dislodge the ball.

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Defense
Not getting past me!

• Keep feet shoulder-width apart
• Keep stick up high enough
• To block shots
• To block passes
• Always move your feet
• Never stand flat footed
• Or plant your feet

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Rowan Lacrosse

• Current Record
• 1 win
• 2 losses
• Looking for that National Championship!

LETS GO RU!
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The Honor Code

• HONOR THE PAST honor the origins of the game
• COMMITMENT TO CORE VALUES commitment to the core
  values of the games culture
• MAINTAIN RELEVANCE understand where the game is
  today and responsibly develop a dynamic
  relationship with its future
• RESPECT ALL PARTICIPANTS value our participants
  as shareholders