Lacrosse
Lacrosse
Lacrosse (/ləˈkrɔːs/; from French la crosse, meaning "the stick") is a team sport played with a small rubber ball and a long-handled stick called a crosse.
Etymology
The term "Lacrosse" originates from the French term la crosse, which translates to "the stick". This term was coined by French Jesuit missionary Jean de Brébeuf who observed indigenous North Americans playing a version of the game in the 17th century.
Gameplay
In Lacrosse, players use the crosse to catch, carry, and pass the ball with the aim of scoring by shooting the ball into the opposing team's goal. The team with the most goals at the end of the game wins.
Positions
There are four positions in Lacrosse: attack, midfield, defense, and goalie. Each position plays a vital role in the game and requires different skills and strategies.
Equipment
The primary pieces of equipment used in Lacrosse are the crosse, the ball, helmets, shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves, and mouthguards.
Variations
There are several variations of Lacrosse, including field lacrosse, box lacrosse, and women's lacrosse. Each variation has its own set of rules and gameplay style.
History
Lacrosse has its origins in a tribal game played by eastern Woodlands Native Americans and by some Plains Indians tribes in what is now the United States and Canada. The game was extensively modified by European colonizers to North America to create its current collegiate and professional form.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lacrosse
- Wikipedia's article - Lacrosse
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