Lacrosse
This ancient sport goes back to the time of the Native Americans.
Many tribes played the game of lacrosse. Lacrosse used to be played over large
fields with several hundred players, and the fields could be about the size
of three to four hundred yards long. Lacrosse was played to show strength
and pride among the different tribes. When one of the teams won they were
honored and respected.
The Indians didn’t wear much padding and their sticks were made of wood and animal skins that would be cut into strips then fastened like a net so that they could catch the ball when it was passed to them. The goal posts were made out of tall trees and then a smaller log would be on top of the two. There are many similarities between the old lacrosse and the new lacrosse; it has been a popular game for many years.
Lacrosse is a fast paced and exciting game that involves
two teams. Only 10 players from each team are allowed to be on the field at
one time. There are three attack men their job is to stay on the opposing
team’s side and then when they get the ball their able to score. The
Midfielders were able to run across the entire field, they are the fastest
and usually have the most endurance. Then there are the defenders, and the
Goalies, they are there to stop the other team from scoring. There are three
different types of lacrosse sticks. There is a short stick which is used by
the attack and midfielders. The defensive stick is used by none other then
the defenders, then there’s the goalies stick which uses a normal size
shaft that a much bigger head so that it’s easier for them to stop the
ball. The ball is made out of rubber and was about a pound and a half. Lacrosse
equipment is very important and is a large production now a day. Lacrosse
is played by most colleges and is usually played throughout all of the grades.
College Lacrosse is taken very seriously, and has been considered to be one
of the best college sports in the US. It may someday become a professional
sport but for now it’s only for the college youth and people who just
want to have fun