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An ancient Native American sport, lacrosse was originally played to resolve conflicts, heal the sick, and develop strong, virile men. In Lacrosse Legends of the First Americans, Thomas Vennum draws on centuries of oral tradition to collect thirteen legends from five tribes -- the Cherokee, Ho-Chunk (Winnebago), Seneca, Ojibwa, and Menominee. Reflecting the game's origins and early history, these myths provide a glimpse into Native American life and the role of the "Creator's Game" in tribal culture.

From the Great Game in which the Birds defeated the Quadrupeds to high-stakes contests after which the losers literally lost their heads, these stories reveal the fascinating spiritual world of the first lacrosse players as well as the violent reality of the original sport. Lacrosse enthusiasts will learn about game equipment, ritual preparations, dress, and style of play, from stick handling to scoring. They will discover how the "coach" -- a medicine man -- conjured potions to prevent game injuries or make the opponent's leg cramp as well as how early craftsmen identified the perfect tree -- marked by a lightning strike -- from which to carve a lacrosse stick.

The game is no longer played by large numbers of men on mile-long fields, and plastic, titanium, and nylon have replaced hickory and ash, leather, and catgut. As lacrosse continues to evolve, this collection will help us remember and understand its rich and complex history.

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Lacrosse is the fastest growing sport in North America.And here's the calendar for lacrosse fans everywhere.Every month you'll get an inside look at the fastest game on two feet.The bone-jarring hits.The 100 mph shots.It's no wonder that the enthusiasm for lacrosse is rising exponentially. ... Read more

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Rare lacrosse-themed calendar WOWS the recipient!
My oldest grandson, age 11, couldn't believe I had found a calendar with lacrosse photos. When he asked, "Where did you find this, Grandma? I didn't even know they had lacrosse calendars. This is really awesome, thanks."

Of course I answered, "Amazon.com." It really is hard finding lacrosse anything -- even though it is the fastest growing sport in the U.S. Thanks for presenting such an 'awesome' array of products. ... Read more

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A handy back pocket guide to all aspects of the game. 100 pages illustrated, including sections on the rules and regulations, equipment, lacrosse culture, spectator safety, camps and Internet links. ... Read more

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North America's Indian peoples have always viewed competitive sport as something more than a pastime. The northeastern Indians' ball-and-stick game that would become lacrosse served both symbolic and practical functions--preparing young men for war, providing an arena for tribes to strengthen alliances or settle disputes, and reinforcing religious beliefs and cultural cohesion. Today a multimillion-dollar industry, lacrosse is played by colleges and high schools, amateur clubs, and two professional leagues.

In Lacrosse: A History of the Game, Donald M. Fisher traces the evolution of the sport from the pre-colonial era to the founding in 2001 of a professional outdoor league -- Major League Lacrosse -- told through the stories of the people behind each step in lacrosse's development: Canadian dentist George Beers, the father of the modern game; Rosabelle Sinclair, who played a large role in the 1950s reinforcing the feminine qualities of the women's game; "Father Bill" Schmeisser, the Johns Hopkins University coach who worked tirelessly to popularize lacrosse in Baltimore; Syracuse coach Laurie Cox, who was to lacrosse what Yale's Walter Camp was to football; 1960s Indian star Gaylord Powless, who endured racist taunts both on and off the field; Oren Lyons and Wes Patterson, who founded the inter-reservation Iroquois Nationals in 1983; and Gary and Paul Gait, the Canadian twins who were All-Americans at Syracuse University and have dominated the sport for the past decade.

Throughout, Fisher focuses on lacrosse as contested ground. Competing cultural interests, he explains, have clashed since English settlers in mid-nineteenth-century Canada first appropriated and transformed the "primitive" Mohawk game of tewaarathon, eventually turning it into a respectable "gentleman's" sport. Drawing on extensive primary research, he shows how amateurs and professionals, elite collegians and working-class athletes, field- and box-lacrosse players, Canadians and Americans, men and women, and Indians and whites have assigned multiple and often conflicting meanings to North America's first -- and fastest growing -- team sport.

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A must read for everyone!
I played lacrosse for 5 years, including 1 at the varsity level. It is the fastest game on two feet, a combination of power, speed, agility, and skill unmatched by any modern sport. And it's American, North American that is, through and through. I don't read much for pleasure but when I do, I like to read books like Fisher's. I've read it several times; my only regret is not having reviewed it earlier. There is some serious intellectual meat in here but the book is engagingly written, the research is impeccable, and the balance is perfect. (I noticed an earlier reviewer had some odd things to say about Fisher's leftward bias. Fisher does use terms like class but a close reading shows that he is not using the term in a Marxist sense at all. In fact, I'd wager Fisher is slightly right-of-center if anything but I wouldn't put too much money down because, again, the balance is beautiful.) The best aspect of the book, imho, is that it is an example of the history of sport, a subfield of history that places sports into a wide cultural context. The context that Fisher provides improved my understanding of, and love for, the game. I think every lacrosse player, certainly at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels, should read this book carefully and thoughtfully. Were I coaching, I'd get at least one copy for my players to read and then give them an age-appropriate quiz to make sure they got the main points. I bet most would as this is one of the best histories of sport, any sport, I've ever seen or heard about.

Dry let-down
I was torn between giving this book two or three stars.I wanted to give it a positive review because it is obvious that the man did amazing research and he was very thorough.In that sense, he did a great job.
On the other hand, I disliked it because it was dry and because he projects too much of his own political anxiety and agenda onto the game.I could have over-looked the dryness and given it a positive rating.But I can't overlook the leftist politics that simply get in the way of what would have been a good history of a great game.

The Ultimate History of Lacrosse
There are a few good books out there on lacrosse, but this one should be regarded as the Bible of the sport. If you have a serious passion for lax, you have to read this book from cover to cover. It's thoroughly researched, well-written, thought-provoking and enlightening. The book talks about both field lacrosse in the US and the indoor box game in Canada. It covers lacrosse on Indian reservations and even in the Olympics!! It's a very rich and complex history that really makes you think. It's hard to summarize 150+ years of lacrosse history in this review, so you have to read it for yourself. The book also includes a bunch of neat photos.

Excellent
A great work that provides a phenominal amount of historical content. A good book about a great game.

Fisher details the complete history of game
Anyone with an interest in the game of LaCrosse will find
Don Fisher`s volume most helpful. Don provides a very concise
look into the history of the sport,taking the reader where most
writers have not yet ventured.Although the author never played
LaCrosse in any professional capacity,the knowledge that he
he offers herein shines throughout this book.I recommend Don`s
book to everyone out there.
Jeffrey Bryan
White Oak,NC ... Read more

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Interesting summaries of Lacrosse players
This was a very professionally written account of the lives of 15 very diverse people who also happen to be professional lacrosse players.The book really makes you view these athletes as interested in their sport, valued members of their community, and very different from the multi-million dollar primma donnas who play other professional sports.I definitely recommend this book.

stories of professional lacrosse players
This book is filled with stories of professional lacrosse players.The players are atypical from other professional sports players, who are often filled with self-admiration and greed.Yet, they are not exactly everyday people either.The players do have full time jobs and families, but many of them are in noble fields such as teaching, law enforcement, the armed forces, fire fighting...Of course, it takes a noble character to be devoted to such an underpaid and under-appreciated sport.The players sacrifice their bodies, time, and some family commitments for the love of their sport.The writing is clever, and the author gives good insight about the players' individuality, achievements, reminiscences, and dedication.

"Great Book about NLL Lacrosse"
After the Duke Lacrosse scandal, it was refreshing to see an upbeat well-written book about lacrosse.These players truly honor their sport, and make the casual observer want to learn more.The stories were interesting, and it was a good overview of the NLL, and the players who make the league work.I really enjoyed it, and hope to see more books like it.

Fascinating Book about Lacrosse Players
This book was interesting, insightful, and sometimes even funny when explaining the lives of 15 "ordinary" people who have jobs, wives, kids, and play professional lacrosse on the weekends.It makes you realize how different pro lacrosse is from other pro sports.(And I mean that in a good way.)The writing was clear and engaging, and I thoroughly enjoyed the book.

Great NLL Book for Fans
It was great to finally read a good book on professional lacrosse.The writing was interesting and insightful, and provided a good mix of lacrosse history combined with people who play the game.I would definitely recommend this book for the lacrosse fanatic, or even the casual observer.I enjoyed it! ... Read more

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It's early summer, and things are really heating up between Garry Wallis, star of Lacrosse Face-Off, and his nemesis, Michael Donofrio. At the end of last season, Garry sabotaged Michael's chances of becoming the league's top scorer. Now Michael is taking his revenge. He's got plenty of opportunity, too, for the Rockets are taking part in a week-long lacrosse tournament held at an overnight camp. Garry tries to ignore Michael, but the bullying finally gets to him-and what happens next sets off a string of near-disasters that finds Garry in the heart of a firestorm . . . This latest installment in Matt Christopher's bestselling series combines all the lacrosse action and mystery his fans crave. ... Read more

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A rowdy party, booze, boys, and a stripper-and after a wild night of living it up, charges of assault and rape were leveled at certain members of the Duke lacrosse team. When the district attorney brought charges, it seemed like an easy verdict. Few suspected then that this national blockbuster of a news story was all based on lies.
Seasoned trial attorney Nader Baydoun deconstructs the case and reveals the egregious misconduct that led to a rush to judgment and a gross injustice. By presenting the evidence with a trained eye for detail, Baydoun exposes the political pandering of the district attorney, his neglect of crucial evidence, the way in which he stacked the case against the innocent suspects, and how he tenaciously believed unreliable victim testimony-all to ensure his reelection. Baydoun also takes the university leadership to task for its failure to support the students in the case.
In this gripping tale of injustice, Baydoun sets the record straight and points the way to justice for the real victims.
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best account of the Duke Lacrosse case
This is best and most succinct of the three books currently available on the Duke Lacrosse case. As someone who knows some of the characters in this story, I think this book provides a very good account of the thought processes and actions of everyone involved.

Good Account of a Legal Lynching
This book was the first of three to bring us an account of the Duke LaCrosse Rape Scandal Hoax of 2006. The authors do a good job of describing how a terrible lie by a mentally disturbed black stripper nearly sent three innocent white Duke students into prison for life. Even more than the lie, we're shown how a gallery of villians conspired to railroad the three innocents because of their various agendas.As the authors point out, on nearly every university campus, students are forced to take diversity classes where they're taught that white males are the source of all problems. This is part of the fanatical politically correct obsessions of white male treachery, black victomhood and feminist radical theory. You're presented with an amazing gallery of lynch mob members, determined to over-ride the truth in their goal of incacerating for life the young trio. You've got a very disturbed female black stripper who had made the same charges three years before against a group of men but didn't pursue her complaint. There's the psychopathic district attorney, Mike Nifong who knew early on that the rape charges were a lie but nevertheless pursued the suspects because he wanted to be re-elected as DA. Duke University's gutless president, Richard Brodhead and his treacherous cronies never wavered in their support of the demented Nifong and consistently refused to look at the pile of documentation by the defense attorneys that proved the innocence of the accused. You had a group of 88 Duke professors (or a gallery of 88 bigots) who signed a newspaper ad that encouraged protestors to "turn up the volume" against the LaCrosse players, even though many of these professors had LaCrosse players in their classes. There were the violently anti-white New Panther Party who came to Duke to demonstrate and urged violence against the players. The North Carolina chapter of the NAACP comes across as a morally derelict group that demanded Nifong imprison the boys.

The Durham Police and judges were also derelict in trying to uncover the truthThe authors show us how the media outrageously distorted the truth and crucified the accused, led by the New York Times and CNN's disgrace, Nancy Grace who constantly referred to the accused as "rapists". The Times articles were so pro-Mike Nifong you would think he was personally writing the articles. Even Duke Hospital helped ignite the inferno when one of its emegency nurses, Tara Livecy distorted her examination of the stripper to show that she had been raped. The nurse was proud of being a feminist and said she never ever doubted any woman who cried rape. Many student protestors were equally guilty, especially one student/faculty led group, The Potbangers, that held countless protests in front of the residences of the LaCrosse players and threatened them with bodily harm. Throughout this book, you may be reminded of an identical case in New York State in 1987 when black teenager Tawana Brawley accused a group of white men, including a young district attorney, of gang rape. For a year, her false charges were fanned by racial arsonists like Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson. In a horrifying example of deja vu, both Sharpton and Jackson flew into Durham to scream for justice while demanding imprisonment against the accused trio. Like Tawana Brawley, the stripper was never charged with anything. While Nifong was eventually disbarred, none of the lynch mob has ever apologized for its actions. In fact, President Brodhead was just recently praised by his board of trustees for his outstanding efforts in handling the false rape case--which would suggest the board supported the president's unwavering support of Mike Nifong.

My one complaint is that there are no photographs in this book. A true life drama this big demands pictorial enhancement to give us images of both the villians and the heroes. One of the heroes, in addition to the defense attorneys, was the feisty, heroic Duke campus newspaper, The Chronicle, which never wavered in urging for people to hold their judgements until all the facts were in The paper stood up to the administration and to the arrogant faculty members who demanded that they were the only ones who knew the truth. In the end, they were proven to be just as guilty as Mike Nifong in trying to perpetuate a horrendous miscarriage of judgement upon three of its own students.

Nifong's and Brodhead's Rush to Judgment
This book lacks the immediacy of parts of Don Yaeger and Mike Pressler's IT'S NOT ABOUT THE TRUTH and lacks the comprehensiveness of Stuart Taylor's and KC Johnson's UNTIL PROVEN INNOCENT, which stands as the definitive book on the Duke case, supported as it is by Johnson's absolutely heroic record of events in his Durham-in-Wonderland blog and by Taylor's early advocacy.You need Yaeger-Pressler for what it contains about the Pressler family which is not in UNTIL PROVEN INNOCENT.Do you need the Baydoun-Good A RUSH TO INJUSTICE? The word opportunistic is probably unduly harsh for A RUSH TO INJUSTICE, but the book is too anecdotal, too personal, and the Index is unreliable. As much as the magnificent Robert Ekstrand is quoted here, he does not come to life as he does in Taylor and Johnson's book.Ekstrand should probably write his own book, for the record, as Mike Pressler should have done (rather than turning his diary over to Yeager).Yet you will find some information in A RUSH TO INJUSTICE not in Taylor and Johnson, who left out some of what they knew (imagine the magnitude of evidence in their hands) when they felt it would be distracting.Baydoun and Good have the time to point the reader to Brodhead's rush to judgment (surely the wrong judgment) in the James Van de Velde case at Yale, which resulted in a lawsuit naming Brodhead and others.One wonders if the higher administration at Yale held its breath during the wooing of Brodhead by Duke, afraid he might refuse.Would Yale hire him back, now?This is not a case in which one book says it all, even the splendid UNTIL PROVEN INNOCENT.But the Baydoun and Good book is not absolutely essential, unless you are trying to amass a small library of early books on the case.Still, the case is so horrific that there is satisfaction at watching it dissolve, once again--after experiencing the terror, once again, on reviewing the way the ravening rogue prosecutor Nifong seized on the lacrosse players as they were thrown to him by the faculty Gang of 88 and the President of Duke University, Richard Brodhead.

Excellect Accompaniment for It's Not About the Truth
I read this book in less than two days, it was so compelling - as, indeed, was It's Not about the Truth, a particularly accurate and damning title and book itself.

Mr. Baydour's account draws strength from his stance as a very loyal alumnus and a lawyer. He and Ms. Good have provided us many details in this well-written book that I had not digested heretofore. They have also zeroed in upon the overriding problems at Duke University and many other institutions as well: political correctness, the power of such groups, the silence of most others in the presence of political correctness (a national phenomenon), andthe ideological and impenetrable fervor of its perpetrators, fundamentalist in style (The far right and the far left meet here in their intransigence).

To this picture I would add a long-time, widespread view that the University's hiring record for presidents has somehow not been as successful as one would want.For many of us there have been two really superb presidents:Dr. William Preston Few at the beginning and recently Governor Terry Sanford. The latter's operation in a tricky personnel/work situation I personally witnessed. He was a man of great breadth and savoir faire.

This view of the University's administration is not unique to this case. Again, it is widely bruited within and without that the managers, high and low, never make mistakes, never apologize,personnel need to be yes/persons or else no matter how expert they are, and, judging from the experience of the Lacrosse Team, expert groups are also expendable. Again, it is a national problem. Mr. Baydoun and Ms. Good have exposed some of these phenomena at Duke as have none other except the authors of It's Not about the Truth, and even more forcefully.

These problems have gradually worsened in the second half of my fifty years of observation from within and without. Mr. James B. Duke was quoted to a former boss by one of Mr. Duke's associates as saying that, "If I do not hire people who know more about it than I do, I have not done my job." Many institutions and businesses do not want to hear from such personnel and are likely to crush them. The Lacrosse Case contained some of that style.

A "Dukie's"View
The "research" that went into this book appears to be superficial, if not actually suspect.Baydoun (it's his "I" babbling on throughout) condemns Duke faculty members without interviewing one of them. He frequently refers to the defense lawyers opinions as the authority for the "truth."

Much of the information is just hearsay. Baydoun's first person argument is cluttered with cliches and grandiose claims , e.g."the greatness of our country will always balance on the fulcrum of incidents like the one you have just read about." Such bombast spoken by a white man in the south is more than a little ironic.

He likes the word "logic" but his line of thinking is cluttered with his biased emotional "inferences" and conclusions based on "implications."

The value, if any, of reading this book is that it gives an insight into the prejudicial point of view and muddled thinking of a stereotypical good old boy.

The innocence of the young men has been established, but not by Baydoun.
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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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The most complete guide to Lacrosse - America's fastest growing team sport! Action-packed and fun, lacrosse is a game anyone can play - the big and small, boys and girls. Lacrosse offers a positive outlet, a place to fit in at school, motivation to excel, and opportunities for team travel. Lacrosse can even potentially mean money for college, and can influence career choices. Whether your kid is 8 or 18, experienced or just starting, this book is the complete guide to all that lacrosse has to offer. * How to Get Started In Lacrosse * Game and Rules Made Simple * Find The Right Team for Your Son or Daughter * Motivate Players as They Move Up * Pick the Right Gear and Save * Prepare for Lacrosse College Years * Gain Insight into Lacrosse Organizations and Championships Empower yourself with practical answers and unique ideas, whether you are new to lacrosse or once were a player. Make lacrosse an exhilarating part of your family life. ... Read more

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Straightforward introductory manual
Lacrosse coach Noah Fink and experienced writer and parent Melissa Gaskill present Lacrosse: A Guide for Parents and Players, an in-depth guide to America's fastest-growing team sport. Written for readers of all backgrounds, Lacrosse: A Guide for Parents and Players covers how to get started in lacrosse, explains the rules in plain terms, offers tips for finding the right team for one's child and choosing the most optimum gear, and much more. A handful of black-and-white illustrations add a charming visual touch to this straightforward introductory manual, ideal for anyone looking to get grounded in the basics of this action-packed sport.

Good Book for Parents of Starting Lacrosse Players
Both of my two sons play lacrosse and have been for 8 years. I was terrified one of them would be injured during the early years. I thought at the time I would have rather my chilld play football. My fear was unfounded and had I had a book like this to guide me through the sport, I would have enjoyed those first few years more. Now my oldest son is playing adult club lacrosse and the youngest is in his second year of high school. Eight years later, I am still learning many of the technical rules but understand that the game is really very disciplined and focused when played correctly. About the only thing this book doesn't really tell you is how to get the smell out of shoulder and elbow pads, etc. that get worn from October through May!

Great sport, great book.
Lacrosse is a great sport and this is a great book for parents. I only wish it was written sooner, as my sons are nearing the end of their lacrosse "careers."The book covers a wide range of topics and provides a wealth of information for parents about this exciting game and how to help their kids participate in this rapidly-growing sport. My sons and several of their teammates have remarked that the best thing about their school is the lacrosse team. I also saw recently that a NASA astronaut chose to bring his Navy lacrosse jersey as one of the three personal items he could take to space, because the experience of playing lacrosse meant that much to him. This book can be a valuable guide for parents for understanding the "culture" of lacrosse and introducing it successfully to their children.

Lacrosse: A Guide for Players and Parents
This book is VERY informatibve.It is written by "lacrosse buffs" for "lacrosse buffs" and can help anyone at any level that is interested in our great sport of lacrosse. ... Read more

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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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To understand the aboriginal roots of lacrosse, one must enter a world of spiritual belief and magic where players sewed inchworms into the innards of lacrosse balls and medicine men gazed at miniature lacrosse sticks to predict future events, where bits of bat wings were twisted into the stick's netting, and where famous players were -- and are still -- buried with their sticks. Here Thomas Vennum brings this world to life.

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This is a superlative book!
I can't say enough good things about this book! I picked it up while at a book sale and immediately had to have it.It's full of photographs of American Indian teams and tells you the full story of Lacrosse/baggataway and you get so much more--it's an in-depth look at how it affected the peoples and tidbits about their daily lives.Interspersed between each chapter are short 'stories' about lacrosse events.

This is a great book, and a wealth of information.It's about more than just lacrosse.Don't hesitate to get this!

A fine synthesis of native and sports history.
Vennum's work covers a neglected aspect of North American history: the role of lacrosse in native culture.By examining varieties of the game played across the continent, Vennum demonstrates that it was more than just a sport.Lacrosse provided entertainment, served as a substitute for armed conflict (and sometimes was a precursor to it), and was part of native spirituality.Particularly fascinating is Vennum's ability to weave the sporting aspects of the game with the sociological.Also important is his investigation of how the majority culture has taken this game and turned into something completely different: with standardized plastic sticks and a for-profit motive for playing.By taking the story all the way to the present, the author reveals that to native Americans the game still means much more, although many nations no longer even know they once enjoyed playing the "fastest game on two feet."My only complaint, as a Canadian, is that Vennum appears not to know geography quite well, and he consistently refers to Canadian sites incorrectly.But, overall, this a wonderful book ... Read more

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This high-quality, laminated guide folds to a 8.5 x 4 inch brochure to fit easily into a pocket or purse, and expands to 8.5 x 20 inches to reveal a wealth of information. The content includes the history of the sport, field diagrams, player roles, basic rules and strategies, referee signals, and a glossary of useful terms—the essentials to understand and enjoy men’s lacrosse. ... Read more

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Excellent Product
This service that Mr. Jones provides is invaluable.So many times when we are introduced to new sports (soccer, lacrosse, etc) it's difficult to figure out and understand the rules and how the game is played.These products provide the critical elements that allow anyone to understand how the different athletic events are played.My only criticism is why I didn't think of this incredible idea and service before Mr. Jones.

I Never Knew...
During the one season that my son played high school Lacrosse, I never figured out what was going on in the game.Several parents tried to explain the lightning fast play but I was lost...always.What a difference it would have made if I had had in hand the SportSpectator Guide to Men's Lacrosse.The guide explains completely and concisely the object of the game, play strategies, position and purpose of players and the scoring of points.I particularly like the Lacrosse Field Diagram which graphically shows all the player positions and names the parts of the field according what type of play occurs in which parts of the field.The guide explains the rough physical contact of "stick checking" and "body checking" during defensive play and as a parent, it would have been helpful to have understood the importance of and guidelines around these maneuvers. The guide is very accessible, easy to carry in a purse or pocket, and laminated so it holds up throughout the season.What a find! ... Read more

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Lacrosse legend Bob Scott describes Johns Hopkins's 2005 men's lacrosse season as "the greatest in the university's history." The last time the Blue Jays claimed the NCAA lacrosse championship, in 1987, Head Coach David Pietramala was on the field as a sophomore defenseman. In Undefeated, photographer James T. Van Rensselaer and writer John Jiloty of Inside Lacrosse magazine tell the exciting story of the Blue Jays' perfect season and their dramatic play in the NCAA tournament.

Van Rensselaer's spectacular color photographs capture this unforgettable season in all its grit and glory. His lens brings you so close you can feel the intensity of a crucial faceoff, hear the ball rip through the net, see the sweat dripping into the eyes of a focused defender, and you almost have to flinch at collisions that seem just a split second away.

All of what made this season THE season for the Jays is here -- from the seniors who led the team to four grueling overtime victories to the young players who performed so well in memorable games against perennial powers like Duke, Virginia, and Princeton. Undefeated bears witness to a high point in the long and illustrious tradition of Hopkins lacrosse and celebrates the players who brought the program back to the top.

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good book on box fundamentalsi have a copy
good book on boxla and mister hinkson knows his lacrosse. my son had him for a coached and learned more in two months than previous 9 years. i have read his book and have used his knowledge to teach my teams i recommendthis book to any boxla coach as required reading ... Read more

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In evocative island settings, a cast of international characters mix an intriguing cocktail of murders, tropical passion and Fiji humour.The year is 1990 and a nuclear bomb's been spirited from Moruroa, France's military atoll, and smuggled to the Fiji Islands.Islamic extremists are trans-shipping the bomb through the islands to a mystery consignee.French special forces and the Fiji military try to track down the bomb and its shadowy high-jackers.The chase takes them through the brothels and backwaters of Papeete and Suva, to down-at-heel Taveuni copra estates, and then out to remote atolls in northern Fiji.Taveuni ornithologist, Jack Costello and Madeleine Bouvier, a coral reef conservationist, struggle with developers intent on over-expoliting the islands.Their tentative love affair is thrown into confusion by Madeleine's past activities in France.When they and their Fijian friends become embroiled in the bomb-chase, Jack and Madeleine must take matters into their own hands. ... Read more

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Put this in the Christmas stocking? You won't be disappointed.
A "can't put it down" read. Includes South Pacific nuclear & ecological issues, stunning descriptions of the beauty of Fiji, a detailed understanding of life in Fiji, a thrilling chase and a great love story. You won't go wrong putting this in the Christmas stocking - or taking it on holiday for that matter.Well worth it.

An evocative adventure you will feel part of.
This is a well crafted story clearly built from a foundation of real knowledge and thorough research. So while the adventure is a gripping, can't put it down piece of fiction it is grounded in an important awareness of more serious issues such as the environment and politics. The most delightful thing about reading this book was the feeling of being a part of the story - isn't that the gift of any good fiction!
Annemarie Rolls ... Read more