Teaching Lacrosse by Greg Gordon March 22, 2007

The first athletes to invent and compete in Lacrosse were the Native Canadian Americans. Missionary Jean de Brebeuf observed a tribe settling a disagreement by playing Lacrosse. However, it was also method to prepare for war.
Foremost to learn how to play lacrosse, one will have to become familiar with the positions. There are four essential positions: goalie, middy or midfielder, attack and defense. To inaugurate the game, there is a face-off. A face-off is when two middies, from opposite teams, would fight for the ball that is placed on the floor. While fighting, there are four other teammates; two from each team, running in to facilitate the middy obtain the ball.
In addition, the defense can go over the line towards the offense, however, only if one of the middies stays behind half way to take the defense spot. There is only one thing differentiating defense and middies: the defense has a longer shaft or stick. The attacks’ purpose is to score goals with the support of the middies.
After a ball is in the goal, the face-off starts over again. However if the ball is thrown behind the cage or goal, whoever is closest to the ball gets to obtain it first. If it was a pass and goes out behind the cage, then it is the opposing teams ball. Four long poles or defense sticks are allowed on the field one time and can sub people out at any time. Also, whenever there is a foul due to a lack of players on the field, it is called “man down”. Subsequently, the team with the foul has to play with one less person for 1 minute.
This sport is full contact and favors athletes who are tough; however anyone who has speed and agility can also play. This sport is not only about brute force but also about skill, with a Lacrosse stick. Lacrosse as been gaining members and fans and has been said to be one of the most gaining sports ever. To those who have not played Lacrosse, I recommend you to attempt to play it once. From them, it is guaranteed that you will love it.