Getting Started in Lacrosse
Lacrosse has an ancient history with North American indigenous communities. Early forms of lacrosse served both religious and cultural purposes – often acting as rituals or training exercises for battle.
Lacrosse is an intense team sport requiring communication and cooperation among players in order to execute offensive and defensive plays while maintaining control of the ball. The aim is for each player to launch the ball from his or her stick into an opposing team’s net via passing, dribbling or running close to it before shooting; every time one does this their team receives one point. Eventually the first team that scores a set number of goals within the allotted timeframe wins!
Lacrosse is an evolving sport with complex rules. Recently, it has seen an upsurge in popularity among young athletes of color and women; one reason could be due to grassroots programs serving underserved communities such as Harlem Lacrosse that offer opportunities for young Black and Latinx players to develop themselves as players.
Start Playing
In order to begin playing lacrosse, you will require a lacrosse stick and protective gear such as mouth guard and goggles. Many sporting goods stores and online retailers carry an assortment of lacrosse equipment for sale. Once equipped, find somewhere suitable to practice and play games – schools usually have lacrosse fields while private companies also provide facilities and equipment rentals for individuals or groups looking to start the sport.
During your child’s initial years of playing lacrosse, it is crucial that they remain patient and not put too much pressure on themselves. Mastering any sport takes hard work and lacrosse is no exception – in order for your child to find success at playing lacrosse it must possess both drive and perseverance when things don’t go according to plan.
Misconceptions about rugby suggest it is a rough contact sport. Although physical play in rugby is legal, certain actions such as body checking an opponent who does not own the ball or who comes within five yards of loose balls; hitting an opponent below their belt; or using excessive force are prohibited.
While lacrosse has gained in popularity quickly, there are some areas in which it could still improve. One such aspect is creating an inclusive fan base: when fans from different income levels become invested in lacrosse they are more likely to support college, professional and amatuer teams – helping the sport expand while continuing its positive effect on society.
