A guide to lacrosse which teaches the game's basic skills, strategies and drills and how to master them. Chapters cover its history, the basics of stick handling and the rules of play. A comprehensive resource for players, coaches and parents who want to improve their understanding of the game....

The number of high school and youth teams playing lacrosse has increased 65 percent in the past decade, making lacrosse the fastest growing team sport in the United States, yet there remains no single, comprehensive guide to lacrosse for girls. The rules for girl's lacrosse are decidedly different than that played by boys. The game is played on a field with no boundaries, body checking is prohibited, and a shallow pocket stick (as opposed to a deep pocket stick) is used, among other variations. Winning Lacrosse for Girls will teach thousands of new players entering the sport each year its basic skills, strategies, and drills. Eleven chapters will cover the history of the game, the basics of stick handling, the rules of play, passing and receiving, offense and defense, key strategies, skills and tactics, conditioning and much more. It will be illustrated with at least 75 photographs and 10 diagrams. This will be a new addition to the Winning Sports for Girls series and will follow the series format....

The modern-day sport of lacrosse has its roots in games played by North American Indians. This fast-paced, competitive game requires great endurance and skill, and it is the fastest-growing youth sport in the United States. Lacrosse for girls is very different from lacrosse for boys, making this book a valuable resource for coaches and parents as well as female athletes looking to understand and master the game. "Winning Lacrosse for Girls, Second Edition" covers everything from basic moves to expert skills. It offers drills and exercises to help girls learn and perfect their plays as well as information on conditioning to help athletes get into top shape and avoid injuries on the field. New to this edition are full-color photographs and diagrams, as well as new tips for improving stick handling, shooting, goalkeeping, and playing as part of a team. There is a special section that discusses warm-ups to avoid anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. Chapters of this title include: History and Rules; The Basics - Cradling; Individual Offenses - Dodges; Individual Defense; Passing and Receiving; Goalkeeping; Shooting; Team Offense; Team Defense; and, Conditioning....