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Did you just volunteer to coach your son's lacrosse team? Is he in elementary school? Could you use a little help? This book is for you.Nowhere else will you receive such detailed help that drills down to the issues you're likely to encounter. No other book will deliver so many, easily implemented solutions suitable for very young kids.How do you deal with each piece of lacrosse equipment? The answers are in Chapter 8.How should you run a practice? Chapter 9 has you covered.What are the basic lacrosse skills and how do you teach them to little boys? Chapter 11 takes you through them step by step.What issues arise with little kids in games? The issues and their solutions are all in Chapter 16.And there is much much more.Kids' Lacrosse focuses on lacrosse for boys in elementary school. There is little or no information available on how to manage or coach this age group in lacrosse. This book fills that gap. ... Read more

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This book considers ethical arguments about performance enhancing drugs in sport in a global context.It examines:
* The forces that are bringing about the debate of ethical issues in performance enhancing drugs in sport
* The sources of ethical debates in different continents and countries
* The variation of ethical arguments in different cultural, political, ideological and sports systems.
Whilst there has been a significant body of work that has looked at the importance of ethical issues in performance enhancing drugs in sport - there has been little, if any, consideration of the various ethical concepts in different countries and cultures involving sport. This is a major omission. This book fills the gap and provides a thorough review and analysis of the ethical literature on performance enhancing drugs in sport in the global society. It makes a major contribution to the worldwide anti-doping campaign in sport.
This volume was previously published as a special issue of the journal Sport In Global Society. ... Read more

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Pretty Good...but Outdated
This is one of the best ways to get your rules from a reliable source. Many others offer the rules but not entirely, which can be confusing as well as anoying. The NCAA wrote the rules, and so there is no better sourcethan this. ... Read more

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Text and photographs present the techniques and strategies for playing both offense and defense. Also discusses girls' lacrosse. ... Read more

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Traces the history of lacrosse from the time it was played by North American Indians to its current popularity in elementary schools and up to professional and international levels. ... Read more

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A good, complete guide to Lacrosse.
This book gives a good overview of Lacrosse as well as moreadvanced techniques for more experianced players. ... Read more

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The textbook for Lacrosse play
This book is a must for any lacrosse player.It covers all aspects of the game from its history, to its play.

As a player one learns all of the fundamentals of the sport. Equipment, rules, plays, defensive and offensivestrategies and techniques are all covered.

As a coach one gets a goodfoundation from which to build.It includes drills and practices tofollow.

Table of Contents-

Section I: The Game and Its History

1. thegame of lacrosse. 2. a brief history. 3. the rules. 4. what makes aplayer.

Section II: Techniques and Tactics

5. fundamentals. 6.individual offence. 7. team offence. 8. extra-man offense. 9. individualdefense. 10. team defense. 11. man-down defense. 12. goal tending. 13.clearing. 14. riding. 15. fast breaks. 16. faceoffs. 17. drills.

SectionIII: Lacrosse at Johns Hopkins

18. the eighty-seven-year record 19. mytwenty Hopkins teams.

I hope that this was of help

The Best Coaching and Playing Manual
This book is best for all players, beginning through advanced.The book focuses on both individual and team play.Great for coaches and players.The best Lacrosse manual I have ever read. ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Box lacrosse, also known as indoor lacrosse and sometimes shortened to boxla or simply box, is an indoor version of lacrosse played mostly in North America. The game originated in Canada, where it is the most popular version of the game played, from the traditional field lacrosse game. It is played between two teams of six players each, and is traditionally played on an ice hockey rink once the ice has been removed or covered. The playing area is called a box, in contrast to the open playing field of field lacrosse. The object of the game is to use a long handled racket, known as a lacrosse stick, to catch, carry, and pass the ball in an effort to score by ultimately hurling a solid rubber lacrosse ball into an opponent's goal. At the highest level box lacrosse is represented by the Senior A divisions of the Canadian Lacrosse Association (Western Lacrosse Association of the British Columbia Lacrosse Association and Major Series Lacrosse of the Ontario Lacrosse Association), and the National Lacrosse League. ... Read more

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lacrosse
In my perspective, this book was not as good/useful as I thought it would be.

Exceptional Guide
When my nephew asked me to join him at Lacrosse, I thought he'd gone cult on me. Once defined I bought this book.Not only is it pleasing to peruse through, the text informs one gracefully and to the point.Now I know what all his fuss is about regarding this action-packed sport.

Lacrosse: The Player's Handbook
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My friend's son started playing lacrosse so I bought him this book.
I actually read part of it before I gave it to him and thought it was incredibly well-done.Really clear instructions and a terrific section about the women's game.Highly recommended.







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Fritz Hoffecker has been a lacrosse goalie since 1962--at high school in Maryland, as a starter at Princeton, and as a semi-legendary club goalie for 40 years. In The Beast in the Crease, he shares everything he's learned about how to be a great goalie. The book covers many subjects, such as:Attitude, Equipment, Focus, Watching the Ball, Stance, Stepping to the Ball, Stickwork, Clearing, Goalie Conditioning, Man-down, Fast Breaks, 1-on-1s, Screens, Baiting, Drills, Fritz' Personal Techniques and Tricks.Over 150 color photos and 35 diagrams. A must-read for every goalie-from the kid just starting out to the college starter who's in a slump. Coaches will learn practice techniques, pre-game prep, special conditioning tips, and much, much more. Fritz is fresh off being invited to a 2008 tryout with the Washington Bayhawks of Major League Lacrosse. He didn't make the squad but in 25 minutes of play against players less than half his age, he had 7 saves and allowed just 2 goals. ... Read more

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What does your kid want to do now?Lacrosse?What's that?!This Parent Guide will give you the straight scoop on how much it's going to cost, what the game's all about, and how your son can be successful -- even if he's never played before! ... Read more

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Just what every Lax parent needs
As a new lax parent, this book is a heaven sent! At practices and games parents are constantly asking each other questions about the rules, about the equipment, about drills - and needless to say none of usually has the answer. This book takes away the mystery and the guessing! It is awesome! ... Read more

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This book paints a picture of the full scope of the game of lacrosse. It is meant to capture the essence of the game. Its beauty, its speed and its dynamic nature. Its expanse. Its industry. Its dedicated following, and its passionate culture.

This book is an attempt to create a time capsule for the sports as its sits on the brink of exploding into the 21st Century. ... Read more

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LACROSSE north america,s game
a book for anyone who has played,watched or is a fan of the game.
a must have book for all players and coaches.great photos and a great read.

a great pictorial and narrativeon Lacrosse old and new
I got into Lacrosse because my son who is 8 discoverd it a year ago and has fallen in love with the sport.I wanted him to have a book that would teach him about the origins of the game and how it became what it is today.This book is a picture story and is an interesting and easy read.It was the perfect gift.We both love it and will enjoy it for years.

Interesting Lacrosse Book With Cool Pictures
The book has really cool pictures. I also like how it tells you about the history of lacrosse and other really, really cool facts.

good read for overall knowledge of evolution of game
I got this book because I'm an avid lacrosse player and love learning about the roots and evolution of the game. Since I live in Texas where lacrosse isn't nearly as big here as it is in the Northeast, it was interesting to see how the game is played and the culture is so huge at the D1 level. There was too much emphasis on the men's game, however, with only one section devoted to the women's game. But the picture quality was awesome, thanks to Inside Lacrosse magazine, and the layout is also neatly done. Makes for a good coffee-table book. ... Read more

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For the parent who is looking to discover how his or her child can enjoy success in sports, The Joy of Youth Sports is your essential guide. This book describes five steps to a great youth sports experience—the one that not only maximizes athletic abilities, but also helps a child develop life skills and a joyful appreciation for playing sports.

Whether you’re a parent, coach, or both, this book will also help you understand the role you play in creating a successful, rewarding youth sports experience.For sports parents, you will find out the best ways to support your child, behavioral traps to avoid, and how to evaluate a coach to determine if he or she is the right one for your child.Youth coaches will learn positive coaching techniques, gain insight on how to evaluate players, and discover how to use team roles to help each child find success.

Chapters include: What We Want (Fun, Learning, Life Skills); Five Steps to Success; Balance Self-Directed Play and Organized Sports; Emphasize Internal Rewards; Use Roles to Create Individual Paths to Success; Build from the Bottom Up; Set the Stage for a Lifetime of Participation; and Who Makes it Happen?

Print Length: 66 pages (9,733 words)
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All parents need to read this book! A youth's perspective
I felt compelled to write a short review about this book after discovering it on my mom's end table when home on break from college. Growing up, I enjoyed youth sports but was not particularly competitive - I did not understand the value of lessons learned on the field and how it could apply to other aspects of my life. I wish my parents had read this book earlier and internalized and conveyed some of the messages to me. I believe I would have taken more initiative in my athletics and learned more lifelong lessons.

The section of the book that especially resonated with me discussed emphasizing internal rewards while still recognizing the importance of external rewards. The language Rhoads uses in the book does an excellent job expressing the impact of both types of rewards on the development of the youth.

I have continued to play sports into my adult life and I actually play more now than when I was younger. My health has improved through this physical activity. Athletics have also helped strengthen relationships with peers as well as across all ages.

Every parent needs to read this book in order to understand how to support athleticism in their child rather than let their child succumb to the computer or TV. The impact will last a lifetime.

Every parent, child, coach needs to read this!
This book highlights what every parent, child and coach should get out of a youth sports experience.Regardless of age or talent level, any youngster and parent will get a reminder of what youth sports should be all about - learning and developing personal, athletic and social skills that can be carried through an entire lifetime.And hopefully volunteer coaches can be reminded about their most important role in the process - fostering that environment and imparting their knowledge onto our childrens' generations.

A must read
The Joy of Youth Sports is a must read for parents of children involved in team sports and it should be mandatory reading for youth team coaches. Mr. Rhoads does a very good job illuminating the benefits of youth sports and provides a step by step guide for parents and coaches to maximize the benefits to their child. The title is most appropriate i.e The JOY of youth sports. It is not the all too common ... how can I get my kid a college scholarship.

As someone who grew up in the 1970's, I found Rhoads discussion on the change in youth sports from self-directed to organized most interesting. The modern parents infatuation with organized everything has changed the face of youth sports. The author has 25 years of experience and I found his take on the change most beneficial.

I wish this book was available when my kids commenced sports. There are things I would have done differently. As a retired Little League coach, my recommendation is to make reading this book a parental requirement before their child can participate.

Great Book. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR), published by Thomson Gale on March 6, 2006. The length of the article is 705 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Georgetown schools Oregon in lacrosse.(Sports)(Ducks learn firsthand that execution of the basics is the key to success)
Publication: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR) (Newspaper)
Date: March 6, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Page: D1

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Field lacrosse, sometimes called the "fastest sport on two feet," is a full contact outdoor men's sport played with ten players on each team. The sport originated among the indigenous peoples of the Americas, and the modern rules of field lacrosse were initially codified by Canadian Dr. William George Beers in 1867. Field lacrosse is one of three major versions of lacrosse played internationally. The other versions, women's lacrosse (established in the 1890s) and box lacrosse (which originated in the 1930s), are played under significantly different rules. The object of the game is to use a long handled racket, known as a lacrosse stick or crosse, to catch, carry, and pass a solid rubber ball in an effort to score by ultimately hurling the ball into an opponent's goal. The triangular head of the lacrosse stick has a loose net strung into it that allows the player to hold the lacrosse ball. In addition to the lacrosse stick, players are required to wear a certain amount of protective equipment. ... Read more