Lacrosse is a game that originated in North America. It has since spread to other countries and regions. Playing it requires a stick, known as a “crosse.” This stick is used to throw, catch and carry the ball in the same way one would use a field hockey stick or polo mallet.
It’s simple lacrosse skills such as throwing, catching, or using your body position to get the ball into your opponent’s goal. Still, when it comes to throwing, you will most likely be uncoordinated and fail if you need to learn how to throw correctly.
How To Throw a Lacrosse Ball Using Both Hands
First, hold the stick in your left hand with the blunt edge on top. Next, place your right hand underneath it with all your fingers pointing towards you and grab it as close as possible to where the head joins the shaft.
Release the ball by pushing like you would when swinging a golf club.
The “One Handed Lacrosse” rule
If a player’s hand or arm is too small to hold a lacrosse ball, it can be thrown with one hand (two- handed) or with both hands (wet).
If the player only throws the ball with one hand, play continues. The other team will have to retake their turn, as normal.
However, if the same player throws with both hands, there is no penalty, and play continues without a change in possession of the ball. The rule is intended to prevent the player from ‘gripping’ the ball and throwing it while their hand is still gripping it.
Rules
The following rules apply to all players.
-The ball may be passed only by the shoulder, not the elbow (for both “wet” and “dry” play)
-There are four types of goals: A common goal, a challenging goal, an immediate goal, and an open- end net.
A common goal is made up of four posts with a space between them for the ball to roll into when scored into. A challenging goal is taller than the other three types of plans but needs more room for the ball to roll in.
History
Lacrosse was developed around the time of the French and Indian War (1756-1763). The Native Americans used a game that looked like lacrosse to train for War and to improve their weapons. In the 18th century, European settlers in North America adopted the game for leisure:
In 1859, the first organized lacrosse game took place in Montreal. It was indoors because it was too cold and rainy outside. The Iroquois team played an English couple from Montreal.
In 1862, an intercollegiate lacrosse association was formed at Rutgers College in New Jersey.
Facts
Lacrosse is a field sport. It is played between two teams of players or in a one-on-one game. The object is to get the ball into a goal at the end of the field using any part of your body except your hands and arms. A player carrying the ball must pass, bounce or run it when an opposing player catches him.
The Native Americans played lacrosse for thousands of years to train for War and improve their weapons.
Lacrosse was developed around the same time as a British colony in Jamestown, Virginia. James Oglethorpe, one of the founders of Georgia Colony, had a great interest in Native American culture and brought lacrosse to Savannah..
Lacrosse was part of the Olympic Games in 1904 and 1908, but it didn’t succeed.
Scoring
The team with the most goals at the end of the game wins. If there is a tie, two five-minute extra periods are played to determine a winner. If the game is still tied after those additional periods, sudden death rules apply – if one team scores, the game is over. Otherwise, play continues until one team scores.
Equipment
To play the game, you will need the following:
-A lacrosse stick or “crosse”: Players can use one of several different types of posts with a head that looks like a hockey puck.
-A lacrosse ball: It is hard, and orange and weighs between 516 and 570 g (1-1.25 lb):
– Protective equipment: You will need mouth guards and helmets to protect your head. Eye protection is optional.
–Lacrosse gloves: They help you handle the ball better.
Conclusion
The rules of lacrosse are different in North America and Europe. Even so, there is still one thing that all lacrosse players have in common:
The desire for victory. This game is great fun and highly educational. It is the perfect sport for anyone who loves the outdoors or has a passion for sports.