lacrosse

"Lacrosse has elements of other sports in its gameplay, but is a sport all its own. With a rich history and fun pace to the game, it's a growing sport that's easy to start playing. This book explores the exciting and evolving world of field lacrosse, a sport that has many moving parts. From defenders sliding into shooting lanes to the cuts and spins that free attackers for scoring chances, lacrosse is a fast-moving game that's exciting to watch and play. Readers will love experiencing the ins and outs of lacrosse, learning its rules and regulations, and seeing for themselves how each position is important in creating a winning team"--From the publisher's web site.

Explores how science is applied in the game of Lacrosse. Contains fact boxes, sidebars, photographs, and diagrams.

The sport of lacrosse is as old as North America itself, developed in the New World by the native tribes that used lacrosse for battle training, dispute settlement and religious ritual. Games between rival tribes were violent and would last for days. In modern lacrosse, the game is much shorter, but the element of violence still exists in the full contact mens version. Lacrosse is a popular womens sport as well, played in thousands of high schools and more than 100 NCAA Division I colleges. There are two professional mens leagues, one indoor and one outdoor. This book provides tips from stars at every level on preparing to face off on the field. Every book in the Preparing for Game Day series takes you through how to physically and mentally prepare for your favorite sport and provides a rundown of the steps you should take when it is time to compete. Each title in this series includes color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Key Icons appear throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content rich non-fiction books. Key Icons in this series are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are set in boldfaced type in that chapter, so that readers are able to reference back to the definitions--building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives.

From defenders sliding into shooting lanes to the cuts and spins that free attackers for scoring chances, lacrosse is a fast-moving game that's exciting to watch and play. Readers will experience the ins and outs of lacrosse, learn its rules and regulations, and see for themselves how each position is important in creating a winning team.

Offers a brief introduction to the history, techniques, equipment, and rules of lacrosse, a sport that was invented by Native Americans.

Addie Coleburn, fresh out of the sixth grade, is spending the summer at her grandmother's house in Syracuse with her mother and brother. Kimi Takahashi, a girl who lives up the street, invites Addie to go to the park and play lacrosse. Addie hasn't the first clue what lacrosse is and would rather sit on Grandma's front porch eating potato chips, drinking sodas, and reading books. But then again, spending the summer dealing with her younger brother isn't that appealing either. So she reluctantly goes to the park with Kimi. Within a week, she's hooked on lacrosse. Although she's overweight and can't keep up with the faster, stronger girls, she loves the game. Now she has to find a way to lose her excess weight and lose it fast or risk getting cut from the team.

Provides the history of lacrosse, including some of the greatest moments, iconic athletes, and what the future holds for the games.

"Middle-school spy Clayton Stone goes undercover to protect the President's son, attending a new school and playing lacrosse against his real friends and former teammates"--Provided by publisher.

Offers a brief introduction to the history, techniques, equipment, and rules of lacrosse, a sport that was invented by Native Americans.