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'''Lacrosse''' is a field sport in which the opposing teams try to score goals by launching a ball into the opposing team's net. The ball must be carried and thrown with sticks that have a cradle of webbing to hold it. | '''Lacrosse''' is a field sport in which the opposing teams try to score goals by launching a ball into the opposing team's net. The ball must be carried and thrown with sticks that have a cradle of webbing to hold it. | ||
| − | The play is similar to that of [[field hockey]] and derives from a traditional activity of North American Indians. | + | The play is similar to that of [[field hockey]] and derives from a traditional activity of [[North American Indians]]. Lacrosse, not [[Hockey]] is the national sport of [[Canada]]. |
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| + | [[Major League Lacrosse]] and the [[National Lacross League]] are two professional Lacrosse Leagues in North America which attract crowds and are building a fan following. | ||
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Revision as of 21:42, September 4, 2007
Lacrosse is a field sport in which the opposing teams try to score goals by launching a ball into the opposing team's net. The ball must be carried and thrown with sticks that have a cradle of webbing to hold it.
The play is similar to that of field hockey and derives from a traditional activity of North American Indians. Lacrosse, not Hockey is the national sport of Canada.
Major League Lacrosse and the National Lacross League are two professional Lacrosse Leagues in North America which attract crowds and are building a fan following.