Lacross
Intro
History
Lacross is a game that has been played for centuries. ''Michigan's first team sport''(Massie).The game was originally played by native Americans. Natives have said that it is ''the creators game''. When the natives had problems they would play the game to get rid of there problems. the first time the game was played as a regular now day game was in 1636.
Equiptment
when the natives played the equipment would be sticks with nets at the end and a rock covered in deer hide and sticks for goals. Now they use a helmet, mouth protector, shoulder pads, Lacross gloves, elbow/arm pads, Lacross stick, athletic supporter/cup, rubber cleats,water bottle and a jersey.''There are no stores within 60 miles that sell lacrosse equipment''(Gillespie).
Coaches
''When I recruit younger players, I always take a few magazines so the kids can see the sport''(Gillespie).The coaches are like other coach's they are sup-post to train players to the best of there ability. That means training them to have respect for themselves and the people around them. Coaches improve a players skills on the field. As long as the player is hard working.
Player resposibilitys
For out in the world you’ll find
Success begins with a person’s will''(Wintle).
positions/ personal fouls
Personal Fouls- slashing, tripping, cross checking, unsportsmanlike conduct, unnecessary roughness, illegal cross, illegal body checking, illegal gloves.