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Lacrosse (Little Brother of War)James Brennan
Thesis
The prevalence of lacrosse, the oldest team sport in North America, will be conveyed through a historical analysis of the sport and through a portrayal of its fundamentals.
Personal Relevance
I choose to do the topic of lacrosse because it has been such a big part of my life. I have been playing lacrosse since seventh grade. Weather it is competing for championships or just playing a pick up game in the back yard. Lacrosse has become a major part of my life.
Overview
History of lacrosse
Modern Day Lacrosse
Lacrosse Equipment
Field Dimensions
Penalties
Fundamentals
Application
Class Activity
Conclusion
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Lacrosse Interesting Facts
Lacrosse is the oldest team sport in North America.
There was also a Women’s Version of lacrosse called Amtahcha. ( shorter sticks and bigger heads)
Freed, Stanley. "Lacrosse: Yesterday and Today." Lacrosse: Yesterday and Today 23 (Dec. 2006): 44 . E-Library . Web. 1 Dec.
2009. <http://elibrary.bigchalk.com/elibweb/elib/do/ document?set=search&dictionaryClick=&secondaryNav=&groupid=1&requestid=lib_standa rd&resultid=4&edition=&ts=F28A9876F5576E4471968E465047F39B_1259678873042&start=1& publicationId=&urn=urn%3Abigchalk%3AUS%3BBCLib%3Bdocument%3B135311900>
History of Lacrosse
Lacrosse was invented by native Americans.
One of the many stick and ball games they played.
Freed, Stanley. "Lacrosse: Yesterday and Today." Lacrosse: Yesterday and Today 23 (Dec. 2006): 44 . E-Library . Web. 1 Dec. 2009. <http://elibrary.bigchalk.com/elibweb/elib/do/ document?set=search&dictionaryClick=&secondaryNav=&groupid=1&requestid=lib_standa rd&resultid=4&edition=&ts=F28A9876F5576E4471968E465047F39B_1259678873042&start=1& publicationId=&urn=urn%3Abigchalk%3AUS%3BBCLib%3Bdocument%3B135311900>
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Forms of Lacrosse
Early lacrosse had three basic forms. The southeastern, Great lakes and Iroquoian
Each style was different based on the region they lived in and the resources they had to make their equipment.
Venum, Thomas, Jr. "American Indian Lacrosse: little brother of war ." American Indian Lacrosse: little brother of war (2007): n. pag. Rpt. in American Indian Lacrosse: little brother of war . By THOMAS VENUM, JR. N.p.: n.p., 2007. N. pag. http://wf2dnvr11.webfeat.org:80/KjNFN12035/ url=http. Web. 1 Dec. 2009. <http:/http://wf2dnvr11.webfeat.org:80/ KjNFN12035/url=http>.
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Lacrosse Styles
The Plain Indians would play with two sticks that were smaller.
While the eastern woodland Native Americans would play with one stick.
Venum, Thomas, Jr. "American Indian Lacrosse: little brother of war ." American Indian Lacrosse: little brother of war (2007): n. pag. Rpt. in American Indian Lacrosse: little brother of war . By THOMAS VENUM, JR. N.p.: n.p., 2007. N. pag. http://wf2dnvr11.webfeat.org:80/KjNFN12035/ url=http. Web. 1 Dec. 2009.
<http:/http://wf2dnvr11.webfeat.org:80/ KjNFN12035/url=http>.
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Native American Pregame Rituals
They were very similar to rituals associated with war
They would Paint their bodies and decorated their sticks.
There were strict rules on what a player could eat before the game.
Duffy, Neil. The Spirit in the Stick. N.p.: n.p., n.d. Print.
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Early Lacrosse
As many as 100 to 1,000 men would play from each village.
The game would be played on an open plain between each village. On a field that could be miles long.
The game could last for several days but it normally went from sun up to sun down.
Freed, Stanley. "Lacrosse: Yesterday and Today." Lacrosse: Yesterday and Today 23 (Dec. 2006): 44 . E-Library . Web. 1 Dec. 2009. <http://elibrary.bigchalk.com/elibweb/elib/do/ document?set=search&dictionaryClick=&secondaryNav=&groupid=1&requestid=lib_standa rd&resultid=4&edition=&ts=F28A9876F5576E4471968E465047F39B_1259678873042&start=1& publicationId=&urn=urn%3Abigchalk%3AUS%3BBCLib%3Bdocument%3B135311900>.
Early Lacrosse Cont.
The rules were decided the day before.
There was often no boundaries.
The goals were big boulders or trees later they would use wooden poles put into the ground.
Freed, Stanley. "Lacrosse: Yesterday and Today." Lacrosse: Yesterday and Today 23 (Dec. 2006): 44 . E-Library . Web. 1 Dec. 2009. <http://elibrary.bigchalk.com/elibweb/elib/do/ document?set=search&dictionaryClick=&secondaryNav=&groupid=1&requestid=lib_standa rd&resultid=4&edition=&ts=F28A9876F5576E4471968E465047F39B_1259678873042&start=1& publicationId=&urn=urn%3Abigchalk%3AUS%3BBCLib%3Bdocument%3B135311900>.
Early lacrosse Continued
The Game started when the ball was thrown up in the air and both sides rushed toward it.
The game was slow moving because of the massive number of players.
Passing was considered a trick and a cowardice move because you wanted to dodge an opposing player.
Freed, Stanley. "Lacrosse: Yesterday and Today." Lacrosse: Yesterday and Today 23 (Dec. 2006): 44 . E-Library . Web. 1 Dec. 2009. <http://elibrary.bigchalk.com/elibweb/elib/do/ document?set=search&dictionaryClick=&secondaryNav=&groupid=1&requestid=lib_standa rd&resultid=4&edition=&ts=F28A9876F5576E4471968E465047F39B_1259678873042&start=1& publicationId=&urn=urn%3Abigchalk%3AUS%3BBCLib%3Bdocument%3B135311900>.
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Significance of the Game
Lacrosse was used to settle Inter-tribal conflicts.
It is the reason that the six nations of the Iroquois together
Duffy, Neil. The Spirit in the Stick. N.p.: n.p., n.d. Print
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The Stakes
Before the game every player made a wager (knives, horses, Goods)
Sometimes even wives and children were bet.
Items where awarded to the winners of the game
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After the Game
A ceremonial dance took place
A feast for all the hungry players
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First Lacrosse Balls
Lacrosse balls were made of wood or deer skin stuffed with hair.
3 inches in diameter
First Lacrosse Sticks
The First lacrosse sticks were basically giant wooden spoons with no netting.
A more advanced type had one end bent into a 4 or 5 inch circle which was filled with netting.
Freed, Stanley. "Lacrosse: Yesterday and Today." Lacrosse: Yesterday and Today 23 (Dec. 2006): 44 . E-Library . Web. 1 Dec. 2009. <http://elibrary.bigchalk.com/elibweb/elib/do/ document?set=search&dictionaryClick=&secondaryNav=&groupid=1&requestid=lib_standa rd&resultid=4&edition=&ts=F28A9876F5576E4471968E465047F39B_1259678873042&start=1& publicationId=&urn=urn%3Abigchalk%3AUS%3BBCLib%3Bdocument%3B135311900>.
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First Lacrosse Sticks Cont.
Lengths ranged from 2 to 5 feet.
Sticks often had carvings on them to help the player in the game.
Venum, Thomas, Jr. "American Indian Lacrosse: little brother of war ." American Indian Lacrosse: little brother of war (2007): n. pag. Rpt. in American Indian Lacrosse: little brother of war . By THOMAS VENUM, JR. N.p.: n.p., 2007. N. pag. http://wf2dnvr11.webfeat.org:80/KjNFN12035/ url=http. Web. 1 Dec. 2009. <http:/http://wf2dnvr11.webfeat.org:80/ KjNFN12035/url=http>.
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Significance of the Stick
Lacrosse sticks were considered a extremely valuable piece of property.
Most lacrosse players requested to be buried with their stick.
Duffy, Neil. The Spirit in the Stick. N.p.: n.p., n.d. Print.
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Fastest Game on Two Feet
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Modern Lacrosse
Played with a small rubber ball.
Metal shafts plastic heads.
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Safety Equipmentrequired
Mouth piece
Helmet
Shoulder pads
Elbow pads
Gloves
Optional
Throat protector
Shoulder guards
Rib pads
Chest protector
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Modern Lacrosse Balls
2.5 inches in diameter
Made of rubber
Women’s balls are yellow
Men’s balls are white
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Crease
The crease is the circle around the net that an offense player can not enter.
The crease is 18 ft in diameter
Stick Dimensions
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Start of Game
Each Game starts with a face off on the midline
There are only three players from each team that can compete in the face off until possession is determined.
After each goal there is also a face off
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Basic Rules
Each team has 10 players on the field
There must be 4 players on the defensive side of the field at all times and 3 on the offensive side
During Play
The Ball must make it over the midline in 20 seconds
Then 10 seconds to get it into the box
Penalties 30 Sec Technical
foul
Push with possession
Offside's
Interference
1 min Personal foul
Slashing
Tripping
Illegal Body Check
Cross Checking
Unsportsmanlike Conduct
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Change of Possession
Failure to advance
Lose ball push
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Serving the Penalty
The player that commits the foul must spend that amount of time in the penalty box.
The team that committed the foul has to play one man short until the penalty is served
Fundamentals
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Catching
Hand at throat of stick
Receive the ball
Do not snatch or swat
Move to the ball
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Passing
Point elbow
Follow through
Pass into the box
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Shooting styles
Over hand
Underhand
Side arm
Three quarter
Shooting on the Run
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Time and Room
Shoulder with apart stance
Rotate hips
Hands placed
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Shooting on the Run
Free your hands
Rotate your hips
Over hand or three quarter
Change plains
Hide stick
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Quick Stick
In and out
Change plains
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Ground Balls
Get low
Keep ball in front
Keep stick low to ground
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Defense
Play with your feet
Keep opposing player in front
Check hands
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Application
For my application I made a lacrosse shaft out of wood.
I also Created a how to video explaining the basics and faceoff's.
Class Activity
Clamp, Laser, Jam, Shoot
Same rules as rock paper scissors shoot.
Clamp beats Jam, Laser beats Clamp, Jam beats laser.
Tournament rules
Work Cited "The History of Lacrosse." Laxhistory.com. Web. 20 Mar. 2010. http://www.laxhistory.com/
Vennum, Thomas. "Native American History of Lacrosse." Http://www.laxhistory.com/. Web. 20 Mar. 2010. <http://www.laxhistory.com/>.
Duffy, Neil. The Spirit in the Stick. Virginia Beach, VA: Duffy Publishing, 2007
"How to Play Lacrosse." Simplylacrosse.com. Web. 23 Mar. 2010. <http://www.simplylacrosse.com/how-to-play-lacrosse.html>.
Way, By The. "[Tutorial] Homemade Wood Shaft." The Lacrosse Forums. Web. 24 May 2010. <http://forums.insidelacrosse.com/showthread.php?t=61180>.
Website, My. US Lacrosse | National Menâs, Womenâs and Youth Lacrosse�� �� . Web. 24 Mar. 2010. http://www.uslacrosse.org/.
Freed, Stanley. "Lacrosse: Yesterday and Today." Lacrosse: Yesterday and Today 23 (Dec. 2006): 44 . E-Library . Web. 1 Dec. 2009. <http://elibrary.bigchalk.com/elibweb/elib/do/ document?set=search&dictionaryClick=&secondaryNav=&groupid=1&requestid=lib_standa rd&resultid=4&edition=&ts=F28A9876F5576E4471968E465047F39B_1259678873042&start=1& publicationId=&urn=urn%3Abigchalk%3AUS%3BBCLib%3Bdocument%3B135311900>
Conclusion
Lacrosse is the oldest team sport in America and teaches valuable skills such as team work and determination. As the fastest growing sport in America it is quickly becoming a bigger part of our culture.
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