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Lacrosse
Lacrosse is a fascinating sport containing many possible discussion topics. Questions in this category range from current lacrosse topics to topics on the history of lacrosse.
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When did lacrosse first originate?
Lacrosse was first started by the native Americans. it is the oldest north American sport.
Can you put a 10º womens lacrosse head on a non-10º shaft?
Yes you can. my daughter is playing with it. The refs have not noticed it yet.
i don't think it is an advantage, just not paying for another head right now.
What do you use to dye lacrosse heads?
What i did was I put it in for 8 minutes, took it out and cooled it off, and then put it in for another 7 minutes. What this does is it gives it 2 layers, so if the head scratches then the color wont come off. And i also put in around 1 tbsp of vinegar and around 1-2 teaspoon of salt. This gives it a bolder, better color.
How long can you hold the ball for in lacrosse?
well if your talking about the most popular form of lacrosse (field lacrosse, like the one in college) then you can technically hold the ball as long as you want to, If you are playing Box Lacrosse however, you have 30 seconds to take a shot (it resets after each shot) or you and your team will lose possesion of the ball.
Should women be allowe to play mens lacrosse?
No that is what Women's lacrosse is for as a 5 year lacrosse player I do not suggest women play men's lacrosse. it's called men's lacrosse for a reason. Women's lacrosse isn't for men neither should men's be for women. Lacrosse is an extremely dangerous sport women should play with women.
I'm not sure whether you're participating in boys or girls lacrosse, but this can apply to either.
1. Plant foot:
When throwing the ball, you put the opposite foot forwards than your top hand. For instance, I'm a righty, so I put my left foot forwards when I have my stick in my right hand. Keeping your shoulders square to wherever you want to pass or shoot, point your plant foot at your target.
2. "Push-Pull":
Now that you are set up to throw the ball, hold your dominant arm at a 90 degree angle with your elbow as the vertex and with your bicep/shoulder in a straight line from your chest. With your bottom or non-dominant hand, simply hold your arm extended at the bottom of your stick, out from your torso. When you are ready to throw, quickly tilt/swing/push your top arm towards the ground. It's difficult to describe this, but it's like your forearm is a hand on a clock and it is going from 12 to 9. This is your "push."
With your bottom hand, simply pull it quickly towards your body. This is your "pull." Do both the "push" and "pull" at the same time. With a girl's stick, this is easier to do, but with a boy's stick you just have to do this a little harder because of the deeper pocket.
What do you do if if your lacrosse shaft is too big for its head?
Wrap tape around the top of the shaft to however much more thicker you need. The best tape to use is electrical.
How many kids play lacrosse in the US?
How many kids play lacrosse in the US. Including rec, school and collegiate?
What is the easiest position for a new lacrosse player to play?
midfield because they play both offense and defense so the learn the game quicker.
How do you attach a lacrosse net?
This is difficult to answer in words. I would suggest looking up on youtube. Essentially the side strings are threaded through mesh and then through the head, lashing the mesh in place. I don't know if that may be different with hard-mesh or leather pockets.
In men's lacrosse can you push a player out of bounds and gain possession of the ball?
Yes, if you push him out of bounds while he has the ball, it is your ball. Or a change of possession if that is easier to understand
What kind of skill do you need to play the game Lacrosse?
- throwing-have to be able to throw the ball with your lacrosse stick
- catching-have to be able to catch the ball with your lacrosse stick when your open during a game
- speed-have to be able to run with great speed in order to make a point
What is the difference between lacrosse helmets and normal helmets?
if you're talking about comparing it to football helmets:
EVERYTHING. Its lighter; there's more room; little, but enough padding inside; there is plastic at the bottom of the facemask. It just protects your head enough since you arent charging head first at anyone. Its also illegal in lax to go head first into anyone for any reason.
if youre taling about bike or motorcross helmets:
look for yourself :P
How did they make the first lacrosse stick?
Lacrosse was invented my native North Americans . They used this now sport as a test for how tough a warrior would be in battle.
Yes, they play lacrosse in Texas. In fact Lacrosse is growing quite rapidly. Many middle school aged teams and even some younger ones. Especially rapid growth at the the high school level though.
How much do you get paid when you play lacrosse?
In Major League Lacrosse, players make an average of $13,000 a season, while rookies average around $6,500
lacrosse or "lax" for short was played hundreds of years ago by native Americans. lacrosse is thought of to be the first American sport. of course the game is much different now then it was back then. the native amerians played as a form of fighting, to settle disputes, or competition between two tribes. there were hundreds of "players" on the "field" at one time, and the "ball" was a rock of animal hide in some form.
How do you look like a lacrosse player?
Wear sweatpants and a long sleeve shirt, with the sleeves pulled up slightly above the forearm, Phiten necklace, powerband, go to Lids and get a spring training baseball hat, none of that flat brim crap.
Basically a rake is a technique for picking up ground balls where you have the head of your stick on top of the ball, keeping the butt of the stick up towards you and in a raking motion (hence the name) pull the ball backwards and up into your stick. This method is not as effective as scooping through the ball because it takes more time and you can easily lose the ball if you are in a 1 on 1 or in a group fighting for the ball.
How do you know what position to play in lacrosse?
Its pretty similar to soccer positions, theres of course a goalie. Then protecting the goalie is the low defense players next is the defensive wings. Then playing both defense and offense is the center. Next is the offensive wings and lastly is the low attack.
What is the circle or marked off area in front of the goal in lacrosse?
The goal circle, or "crease" allows attackers to have an advantage to see the field or make a "roll." A player behind the goal can make feeds to offensive cutters, and if the opportunity is there, to run around the perimeter of the circle and score a goal. It is a good way to shake defenders and to use your teammates to set picks and make cuts so you can score a goal.
It's probably one of my favorite parts about attacking in the sport.
Is the Reebok 10k shaft compatible with other lacrosse heads?
no, one example that it can't fit on is the crankshaft
