basics
what do you use to play it?
You use a lacrosse stick
revolutionized lacrosse with his althletic scoring ability
gary gait
where did it originiate
it originated in first nation countries mainly in the Haudenosaunee
they are the last line of defense
the goalkeeper
this is needed to play the game for things like passing dribbling etc..
a lacrosse stick
what is the goal of the game?
to score goals by putting the ball in the other teams net
he became the sports first million dollar athlete
paul rabil
how did it get to europe
in 1637 the french noted it in while exploring the americas and named it lacrosse
they are given the role to score goals
attackers
You need it to protect your head and face
a helmet with a face mask
how many players on a team can be on the field at once?
10
he was a dominate all american lacrosse player in the 1950's
jim brown
how did it evolve in Canada
in 1930 box lacrosse was invented in canada where it was played indoors in hockey rinks
their job is too defend the goal and help the goalkeeper
defenders
protects your hands from hits and gives better grip
gloves
what is the penalty for breaking a rule?
Your team can be lose the ball or you will have to sit out for a bit
he won the award for best college lacrosse player two times
Mikey Powell
When did it become popular in europe
in the mid to late 19th century
they are responsible for transitioning the ball from offense to defense
midfielders
shoulder pads
this type of contact is not allowed and it involves being over physical
body checking
he revolutionized the LSM position
brodie merrill
what country named it as its national summer sport?
Canada
what types of lacrosse are there?
There is box lacrosse which is a 6 vs 6 and field lacrosse which is 10 vs 10
these are worn on you elbows and forearms and provide protection from accidentally getting slashed
arm pads