It's a very interesting sport. It is played with a stick with netting at the end of it. The netting is used to throw and scoop the ball up to either pass or throw in a goal. Considered America's first sport. It was first played by Native Americans. It was often played to prepare men for war or even settle conflicts between tribes. There could be anywhere from a few to a hundred players on each side. The play of field could be anywhere from 500 yards to several miles long.
In my opinion, lacrosse has gotten softer since Europeans first picked it up from the indians. Unlike how the indians played it, in modern lacrosse, a helmet, pads, and gloves are weared. I think the safety equipment is unnecessary. It is physical, but you aren't running full speed into someone like in football.
by woo hoo! May 14, 2006