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Lacrosse For Dummies [Paperback]

Jim Hinkson (Author)
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April 8, 2003
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.



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"I loved playing lacrosse and I'm still a huge fan. Lacrosse For Dummies has something for everylacrosse coach, player, and fan."

—Brendan Shanahan, three-time Stanley Cup champion and former lacrosse star

"We've seen lacrosse grow so much in the last five years. As lacrosse gets more popular at all levels, more and more people want to find out what this game is all about. Lacrosse For Dummies helps people understand why lacrosse is the 'fastest game on two feet.'"

—Larry Power, Ontarion lacrosse historian

"Not only is Lacrosse For Dummies inforamtive and entertaining for the new-comers to lacrosse, it's also a must-have reference for us so-called experts."

—Brian Shanahan, five-time Mann Cup winner and television analyst for Sportnet's NLL coverage

"This book gives the inside edge to die-hard fans and newcomers to the sport."

—Les Bartley, coach of the NLL's Toronto Rock and six-time NLL champion

"The toughness and physical aspect of lacrosse has definitely had an influence on my playing ability in hockey. This book is the bible for all lacrosse books, explaining in depth the intricacies of playingt this game. Jim has called on his 40 years of experience to help produce an entertaining and informative guide to lacrosse fans, coaches, and players."

—Gary Roberts, NHL all-star and former junior A Canadian lacrosse champion

"Lacrosse For Dummies has all the answers and more."

—Wayne Colley, former coach of the NLL's Columbus Landsharks

"Jim Hinkson's passion and enthusiasm for lacrosse comes through on every page."

—Joe Nieuwendyk, NHL all-star and MVP of the 1984 Minto Cup championship

"Lacrosse For Dummies is a fun, easy-to-follow, and informative book for every level of lacrosse."

—Gee Nash, NLL all-star goalie

"If you're a new lacrosse player or parent of a lacrosse player, Lacrosse For Dummies helps introduce you to our traditional game."

—Brian Shanahan, five-time Major Canadian lacrosse champion

From the Back Cover

Your complete guide to lacrosse—covers bother box and field

An insider's view of lacrosse, from youth leagues to the NLL!

The definitive reference for lacrosse, this book 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 fundamentals of passing and catching to equipping yourself for the game, find out what the stars of the National Lacrosse League do to play their best lacrosse.

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (April 8, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1894413490
  • ISBN-13: 978-1894413497
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #734,609 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2.0 out of 5 stars Great, if you're Canadian, June 18, 2003
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Jim Hinkson's books are generally good. However, they are for box lacrosse - the indoor version of the game. Box lacrosse is not that popular in the US where field lacrosse is the dominant form of the game. If you're looking for something on field lacrosse look at Lacrosse: Fundamentals for Winning (Sports Illustrated Winner's Circle Books) or Lacrosse Technique and Tradition.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Boys Only Need Apply, February 20, 2006
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If you're coaching boys lacrosse, this is the book for you. However, if you're interested in girls or women's lacrosse, don't waste your money here. There's only a few pages on girls rules and even those are skimpy and practically useless.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Review of Lacrosse for Dummies, April 20, 2007
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This book is not about lacrosse played on grass fields. It is about indoor "box" lacrosse.

I'm sure it's a fine box lacrosse book, and some drills would cross over, but you need to be clear that this book is not about "normal" lacrosse.

I also bought "Lacrosse Technique and Tradition" by Hopkins Coach Dave Pietramala. That one is great.
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Toronto Rock, British Columbia, New York, National Lacrosse League, United States, Minto Cups, Gee Nash, New Westminster, Mann Cups, North America, Tom Marechek, Ontario Lacrosse Association, World Lacrosse Championship, Albany Attack, Buffalo Bandits, Dallas Eliuk of the Philadelphia Wings, Gary Gait, Long Island, New Jersey, The Future of the Game, Canadian Lacrosse Association, Colorado Mammoth, Detroit Turbos, Fundamentals of Coaching Lacrosse, Getting Started
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