- Paperback: 360 pages
- Publisher: For Dummies; 2 edition (Mar 12 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0470738553
- ISBN-13: 978-0470738559
- Product Dimensions: 23.5 x 18.7 x 2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 499 g
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Amazon Bestsellers Rank:
#235,495 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #3 in Books > Sports > Other Team Sports > Lacrosse
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Product Description
Product Description
Lacrosse For Dummies is the ultimate guide for fans and players of this rapidly growing sport alike. The book offers everything the beginning player needs to know, from the necessary equipment to the basic rules of the game, with explanations of the women's game and the indoor game, too. It also offers a wealth of information for the experienced player, including winning offensive and defensive strategies, along with skill-building exercises and drills. Finally, there's information on how armchair lacrosse players can get their fix of the sport on television, online, on in print.
From the Back Cover
Your complete guide to the fastest growing sport in North America!
Whether you're a player, coach, or fan of field or box lacrosse, this friendly guide explains everything you need to know about the game. From the basic rules of the men's andwomen's games and the fundamentals of passing and catching to advanced offensive and defensive strategies, you'll discover how to get the most out of this exciting sport.
Understand the essentials — meet the players on the field and floor, discover how the game is played, and get to know the rules
Get equipped — choose the perfect stick and select protective gear that gives you the freedom to move
Become a better player — bone up on basic technique, develop your passing and catching skills through drills, and learn how to evade defenders and stop offensive players
Improve as a team — investigate how your team can play as one — both offensively and defensively — to increase your chances of victory
Coach like a pro — figure out what style of play suits your team, draw up winning game plans, and keep your players sharp
Cheer from the sidelines — find the best ways to follow lacrosse on television, online, or in print; check out the top high schooland college teams; and keep up with the pros in the MLL and NLL
Open the book and find:
What makes women's lacrosse unique
How to read referees' signals
Helpful tips from star college and professional players
Traits every great goalie must have
How lacrosse is similar to basketball and hockey
The ingredients for effective special teams
Mental and physical conditioning plans to keep you game-ready
Profiles of the top players
Learn to:
Understand the field, box, and women's games
Get the proper equipment
Improve your offensive and defensive skills
Keep up with college and professional games
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4.3 out of 5 stars (7 customer reviews)
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Helpful, Nov 5 2010
By Davcid Crump - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Lacrosse For Dummies (Paperback)
I'm a senior athlete who now plays baseball and once played football, soccer, and basketball, as well as some other occasional sports such as tennis and golf. This book was helpful to me when my daughter took up lacrosse in high school. I wanted to understand what was going on when she practiced and in games. It's still foreign, but I understand the basics of the game and the tactics now.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for the Player, Coach and Fan!, Mar 25 2010
By Hiroshi Jinno "KeioLAX" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Lacrosse For Dummies (Paperback)
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.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent, Feb 20 2011
By Jonny Lax - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Lacrosse For Dummies (Paperback)
This book left no stone unturned when it comes to lacrosse. It had plays, strategy, rules and background on the history of the game and why it's so popular. It's a must for laxheads as well as those new to the game.
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