Publisher's Synopsis
An irresistible introduction to the fast-moving, high-scoring game of lacrosse from veteran sports photographer Ronald C. Modra and his journalist wife, M.B. Roberts. A challenging form of athletic competition with a centuries-old Native American tradition, lacrosse is a fast-growing sport for teams of both sexes at secondary school and college levels and lately has been attracting enthusiastic adult beginners. Prospective players - along with parents and trainers - can rely on this definitive illustrated guide, which captures all the visual excitement of the game while delivering authoritative information on everything from the official rules, necessary gear and safety precautions to the finer points of field tactics and training.
