Download or read book Girls Play to Win Lacrosse written by Bo Smolka and published by Norwood House Press. This book was released on 2011-07-01 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grab a stick and get ready to play the fastest game on two feet. What began as an East Coast sport is turning into a worldwide phenomenon. Lacrosse is fast-paced, action-packed, and exciting - and there has never been a better time to pick up a stick. With star players thriving in high schools, colleges, and national teams around the world, lacrosse's popularity is taking off! The history, the rules, and the heroines: these nonfiction accounts of women's sports relate the interesting insights of each sport, including the rules, game play, and standout athletes. Girls looking for role models as well as the "hows and whys" of their favorite game will find the answers in these fresh, accessible titles. Part history, part biography, and part instruction, Girls Play to Win allows readers to access "everything they want to know" about the game. More than an introduction, this series takes what is likely an existing interest and allows the reader to delve deeper. Content consultants are real-world experts that include Olympic athletes and coaches. Library Media Connection's Editor's Choice
Download or read book Winning Lacrosse for Girls written by Facts On File, Incorporated and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide for teaching lacrosse to girls, including the history and rules of the game, basic skills, strategies, and practice drills.
Download or read book Winning Lacrosse for Girls written by Becky Swissler and published by Facts On File. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A handy guide to mastering winning skills and techniques for lacrosse players. Praise for the previous hardcover edition: “Well organized, clear, and concise...This guide has been sorely needed for years…”—School Library Journal The modern-day sport of lacrosse has its roots in games played by North American Indians. This fast-paced, competitive game requires great endurance and skill, and it is the fastest-growing youth sport in the United States. Lacrosse for girls is very different from lacrosse for boys, making this book a valuable resource for coaches and parents as well as female athletes looking to understand and master the game. Winning Lacrosse for Girls, Second Edition covers everything from basic moves to expert skills. It offers drills and exercises to help girls learn and perfect their plays as well as information on conditioning to help athletes get into top shape and avoid injuries on the field. New to this edition are more than 110 full-color photographs and diagrams, as well as new tips for improving stick handling, shooting, goalkeeping, and playing as part of a team. A special section discusses warm-ups to avoid anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. Chapters include: History and Rules The Basics: Cradling Individual Offenses: Dodges Individual Defense Passing and Receiving Goalkeeping Shooting Team Offense Team Defense Conditioning.
Download or read book Winning Lacrosse for Girls written by Becky Swissler and published by Turtleback Books. This book was released on 2003-12 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the basic rules, techniques, and strategies of lacrosse for young women.
Download or read book Girls Lacrosse written by Heather Williams and published by Sports Zone. This book was released on 2019 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Girls' Lacrosse: A Guide for Players and Fans, young readers can check out one of the world's fastest-growing sports. They will find easy-to-read explanations of girls' lacrosse history, basic rules and strategies, and how they can suit up and get on the field. This book features colorful photos, fun facts, and informative sidebars, and kids who want to know more about girls' lacrosse will soon be psyched to pick up a stick!
Download or read book Women in Lacrosse written by Meg Marquardt and published by North Star Editions, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-01-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces readers to the development of women’s lacrosse, as well as the sport’s star players from past to present. Colorful spreads, fascinating sidebars, and athlete bios make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.
Download or read book Girls on the Lacrosse Team written by BETH. GOTTLIEB and published by . This book was released on 2022-07-30 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lacrosse has been around for hundreds of years! But recently, it's growing as a sport around the world--especially for girls. This book introduces this popular sport to a new generation of players ready to take on the speed and stamina of lacrosse. From positions to gear, the main content gives girls the basics of what it would be like to be on a lacrosse team. Full-color photographs of girls and women playing lacrosse allow readers to visualize themselves on the team.
Download or read book Girls Play Lacrosse written by Kate Rogers and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2016-07-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sport of lacrosse has existed in different forms for centuries. Today, it’s a popular sport for both young men and young women to play. Through accessible, empowering text, girls are encouraged to try this sport and experience the fun of lacrosse for themselves. Fascinating information about the history and rules of women’s lacrosse is presented through clear main text, fun fact boxes, and an eye-catching graphic organizer. Exciting photographs keep readers entertained as they learn. Readers also discover the stories of successful female lacrosse players, providing them with strong role models.
Download or read book Make Me the Best Lacrosse Player written by Jess Myers and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2016-12-15 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn more about lacrosse's top stars and what it takes to be the best of the best. The title features historical sidebars, how-to fact boxes, tips and drills, and a glossary. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
Download or read book The Baffled Parent s Guide to Coaching Girls Lacrosse written by Janine Tucker and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2003-04-22 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lacrosse is one of the nation's fastest-growing youth sports, and the girls' game is overtaking the boys'. Played with different rules and tactics, girls' lacrosse requires its own specialized guidebook. Friendly and encouraging, Coaching Girls' Lacrosse is the first book to provide the fundamentals every unprepared parent needs to teach and motivate a team of 6- to 12-year-olds.
Download or read book Girls Lacrosse written by Heather Williams and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Girls' Lacrosse: A Guide for Players and Fans, young readers can check out one of the world's fastest-growing sports. They will find easy-to-read explanations of girls' lacrosse history, basic rules and strategies, and how they can suit up and get on the field. This book features colorful photos, fun facts, and informative sidebars, and kids who want to know more about girls' lacrosse will soon be psyched to pick up a stick! The Capstone Interactive edition comes with simultaneous access for every student in your school and includes read aloud audio recorded by professional voice over artists.
Download or read book Lacrosse in Action written by John Crossingham and published by Crabtree Publishing Company. This book was released on 2003 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When lacrosse was first played as a Native American sport, teams of hundreds of people played on a field that was miles in length This book uses colour photographs and illustrations to highlight the sport of lacrosse. It includes features such as: player positions; scoring drills and skills; and more. It is intended for ages 6-9.
Download or read book Lacrosse written by Noah Fink and published by Mansion. This book was released on 2006 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lacrosse is becoming a 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. Topics covered: 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 Organisations and Championships. Whether your child is 8 or 18, experienced or just starting, this book is the complete guide to all that lacrosse has to offer. 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!
Download or read book Coaches Emergency Practice Guide for Girls Lacrosse written by Kate Leavell and published by . This book was released on 2017-10-30 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Youth girls' lacrosse coaches now have the drills their players are going to beg to play. Practices that are fun bring out the player engagement coaches need for effective learning and player retention. Inside you will find drills, skills, games, practice plan guides and developmental considerations specifically created to assist the coaches of youth athletes. NOW with added bonus material for more advanced players - coaches guide 2.0!
Download or read book Girls Lacrosse written by Paul Bowker and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2014-09-01 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the court, on the field, on the course, or in the gym, female athletes are getting it done. This title highlights the stars who rule girls? lacrosse today and the skills they?ve mastered on the way. You will find informative chapters that help readers better understand the skills of each sport, tips for improving those skills, a sport-specific diagram, a glossary, additional resources, and more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
Download or read book Girls Lacrosse Fun written by Cari Meister and published by Pebble. This book was released on 2020-08 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Girls' lacrosse is a fast-paced sport! Kids can get in on the action by learning about the sport, equipment, and the importance of good sportsmanship. Then they can practice an important skill to have even more fun on the field"--
Download or read book What it Takes to be a Pro Lacrosse Player written by Kaitlyn Duling and published by 12-Story Library. This book was released on 2020 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pro lacrosse players don't earn big salaries. They don't become famous. Most have day jobs to earn a living. So why do they do it? Because they love the game. This book is a frank and fascinating look at what it takes to play pro lacrosse, from starting young to building skills, training hard, and being fit and agile on the field. Chapters cover the history of the game, a day in the life of a pro lacrosse player, women and girls in lacrosse (it's not just a men's sport), and playing like a champion. Each chapter features attention-grabbing photos and examples from the lives of well-known athletes. A Fun Facts section includes more facts, plus anecdotes and lore unique to the fastest game on two feet.
