Lacrosse for Dummies (R)

by James Hinkson, Joe Lombardi, Jim Hinkson

Book Overview

Lacrosse is a sport with a rich heritage, and is played in many parts of the world. It contains the physical hitting of football, the speed and quickness of hockey, and the passing and shooting ability of basketball. Anybody can play this game, from the little guy who has speed and quickness to the big guy who has strength and power. Make no mistake; once you have thrown a lacrosse ball with a lacrosse stick, the game has got you Lacrosse For Dummies is for anyone interested in lacrosse, from the "peanut" player (four or five years old) to the old-timer, from the new fan to the fanatic, from the beginning coach to the experienced coach, from the parent who's a novice to the parent who has been through the "wars" of lacrosse. Whatever your association to the sport, this book is an interesting and exciting read. Lacrosse For Dummies covers what you need to know to get the most out of this exciting sport, whether you're a fan, coach, player, or parent of a player. From the fundamen tals of passing and catching to equipping yourself for the game, this book has everything you ever wanted to know about lacrosse, but were afraid to ask. Lacrosse For Dummies opens with the basics of the game, and familiarizes you with such things as the ball and the stick, the position of the players on the field, the equipment used, and the way the game is played. The other parts of the book illustrate how you should watch the game for maximum enjoyment, how you can become a better player, and how you can become a better coach. This book also explores: The fundamentals of playing lacrosse The rules of the game How to develop offensive and defensive skills Preparing yourself for a game Lacrosse has had a hectic history of ups and downs, probably more than any other sport, but it is still the most exciting sport around. Lacrosse For Dummies can show you how to enjoy this game from any perspective--fan, coach, or player.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1894413490
• ISBN13: 9781894413497
• Release Date: March 2003
• Publisher: For Dummies
• Length: 374 Pages
• Weight: 1.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Lacrosse for Dummies

I found "Lacrosse for Dummies" to be not only informative, but interesting, as well.I bought it to gain more knowledge about the sport, as it is growing so rapidly in the United States. The book did just that- and more. The format was inviting, clear,and easy to read, an important factor in today's fast-paced world. I, especially, enjoyed learning about the derivation of lacrosse. That was fascinating- something I did not know. Thank you for making this book possible for all us dummies out there, who will be far from that after we read it.

Great for the Player, Coach and Fan!

The first book was more for indoor lacrosse but the 2nd edition is far more. I am a current player, and give this book a good big 5. Lacrosse for Dummies 2nd Edition is a great book for when you don't know a specific term or technique, you can just basically flip open a book and turn to the page for an excellent explanation. This book goes over not only the mens, but also the girls and the box game. It is also a MUST read for any coach because it comes with many drills and plays along with specific techniques to teach the developing, intermediate, and the advanced player. The 2nd edition is a COMPLETELY different book, everyone should disregard the old reviews.

Lacrosse for Dummies

The new edition of Lacrosse for Dummies was as interesting as it was informative. It is not to be confused with the first edition that focused on box lacrosse. The new edition has it all, but mostly spotlights the more popular field game. There is a good mix of instructional info (the chapter on faceoffs/groundballs/rides/clears was especially outstanding) but there is also plenty on the history of the game and how it has grown to become so popular. There are alot of good anecdotes and tips from college and pro players. I especially liked the info at the back of the book which included a listing of 10 of the best players of all time as well as media outlets that cover the sport, including websites. The new edition is a must for both longtime fans and followers as well as newcomers to the game.

Great Box Lacrosse book

This book is a great overview of the sport of box lacrosse. It does mention differences between box and field lacrosse and briefly discusses women's lacrosse as well. It's discussion on the equipment, positions, skills, and tactics of box lacrosse is it's strong point though. The Dummies title is misleading as there is plenty of information contained inside. Overall if your interested in learning more about box lacrosse it'd be hard to go wrong with this book.

Great book, if your american TOO!

The box game is growing in the US. we have teams on the west coast now. This should be called INDOOR LACROSSE for dummies.Jim writes a good book. If you are new to box or indoor lacrosse, this is a great starter book.