Lacrosse

When I am not in school, and not with my friends, I am definitely doing something lacrosse oriented. Even before I began playing lacrosse, I was told by my bestfriend that lacrosse was referred to as “the creator’s game” by his coach. The first time I set foot on a lacrosse field was in 4th grade, and it is just as hard to take that foot off the field now, as it was the first day. My burning passion for the game only grows stronger the more I play. Lacrosse has also given me opportunities travel around the country, and allows me to see places and experience new things. I have been to the armpit of America, New Jersey! Along with Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, and Southern California, I have travelled throughout the western states.…

Did you know the first sport played in the Americas was lacrosse? The game of lacrosse can be considered as the oldest sport in the Americas. The sport of lacrosse has been around since the Native Americans freely roamed the Americas. The sport was not always just for fun, it also had spiritual and traditional aspects to it. The Indians believed that lacrosse was the “Creator’s Game”. The game was often played to resolve conflicts, heal the sick, and develop stronger men for battle. The…

Running down the lacrosse field with the wind blowing against you, dodging left and right passed your opponents, is the best feeling in the world. Lacrosse has been a major part of my life for as long as I can remember. Fortunately, I have the talent, heart, and drive to play at high levels. It is not always easy and requires a huge commitment. It is stressful trying to balance school and lacrosse, but I have learned the importance of doing so. The bond I share with my parents has been the…

Lacrosse Lacrosse is a full body contact sport where you really only need to know three things, catching, cradling and passing. What You Need What you need to play lacrosse is a stick, shoulder pads, elbow pads, helmet, and gloves. The ball is a white ball made of a tough rubber. The stick is broken up into three parts. The head, which is the top, the shaft, is the metal pole in the middle, and the butt, which is a small rubber end at the bottom of the stick. The head has netting between each…

On April 27th, I went to a lacrosse game over at the Hilbert College. It is a home game, unfortunately, because Immaculata does not have enough space, we had to pay the game at Hilbert’s sports field. We played against St. Mary. We lost the game by a lot of points. The score was 8 to 16. Lacrosse has its origins in a tribal game played by eastern Woodlands Native Americans and by some Plains Indians tribes in what is now Canada. The game was extensively modified by European immigrants to…

Period 5 CP English 11 Mr King Lacrosse The game of lacrosse dates back to before most sports. The game was originally played by the Native Americans in the North American continent. This sport has evolved over time and has dramatically changed the intent and strategies of the game. The game has grown so much since it was founded . This game is played on a much larger scale now. Teams compete all over the USA and the world. Most players have forgot the meaning of the game and what it was…

The History of Lacrosse Lacrosse is one of the oldest sports still being played to this day. The history of lacrosse dates back to the early 16th century around 400 years ago. Lacrosse was first played by the Native American more specifically the Algonquian tribe. The game was played in the St. Lawrence River Valley area first and then spread to the other tribes from the east to west. The game wasn’t only meant to toughen up young warriors for war but also for “fun and spritual reasons”…

10/19/16 Effective Writing John Jenkins Lacrosse The 3 Most Important Skills Every Great Lacrosse Player Needs There are countless talented and famous lacrosse players, but truly great players are rare at best. These great lacrosse players, use their natural talents to help them master three qualities that transform them from good to great. Many aspects affect the quality of a lacrosse player, but the three most important are his mental skills, stick skills, and athleticism. All great…

For three months in the spring, my life revolves around one thing, lacrosse. I spent the cold morning before class and the hot afternoons after, on the field, I always met the expectations for someone on the team. I ran until I could no longer run, I played in the drills, and I showed up to every game. However, I never played in the games, and that was because I only ever reached the expectations, never raising them. I remember at the end of my freshman year, my coach sat me and a group…

their own tests. Another evidence piece was information from the players’ cell phones. The records showed the contradictions to the victim’s accusations, thus making them false. Also, the owner of the house where the party was hosted was accused of the crime due to the DNA found in his residence. 2. Discuss the photo drop, the problems with it and how should it have been done better. The photo drop included only lacrosse players, without any non-suspect fillers. The victim identified some…