Lacrosse For Dummies

My sons and daughter play lacrosse. I never heard of the sport before moving to New England. I bought this book in the hopes that if I understood it more, maybe I would have a better attitude towards the sport.This book was only sort of informative. The book is also old - from 2005, and this sport at all levels has developed passed what was covered. I would have preferred the book be organized or "rotated" differently because it was hard to follow. The game rules really needed a grid-comparison between the various youth-levels and by gender. There are many useless statements, paragraphs, and commentary throughout the book that are merely filler.Questions I still had after reading the book include* What is the normal lacrosse season* How many games are played* What is the standard/expected practice schedule* Exactly what are the details to look for in equipment* Still did not understand the types of positions or plays* Still did not understand how all the penalties work, when they are called, on who, and how much license or league variations are expectedIf would recommend finding a different book than this.

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.

Being a lifelong hockey player, I expected to easily understand this new sport that my son has started playing. I was wrong. This book has given me the basics to watch the game and has much more that I plan to come back to and learn about after the season.

The book is a little old, but I knew that buying it. That's why it was so cheap. The book is great and I am learning a lot about lacrosse from the book. I received the book fast and in-spite the age of the book, it is in great condition.

This is a great resource for people who want to know more about the game. Our son started playing and I had many questions. It was not easy for me to follow all of the intricate rules. A coach recommended this book to me. It is basic. It is not a book I would read cover to cover but it has information for both boys and girls LAX.

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.

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.

If you are not a seasoned vet or experienced coach; this book is invaluable. It has a little bit of everything you need to know to be successful on and off the field. If you could only buy one book to learn from, this is it. If you buy like 7 like me it can get repetitive a bit but overall good read.

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