Lacrosse For Dummies
by Hinkson, Jim; Lombardi, JoeEdition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2010-03-15
Publisher(s): For Dummies
Other versions by this Author
List Price: $25.44
Buy New
Usually Ships in 2-3 Business Days
$24.23
Rent Book
Select for Price
Used Book
We're Sorry
Sold Out
eBook
We're Sorry
Not Available
How Marketplace Works:
- This item is offered by an independent seller and not shipped from our warehouse
- Item details like edition and cover design may differ from our description; see seller's comments before ordering.
- Sellers much confirm and ship within two business days; otherwise, the order will be cancelled and refunded.
- Marketplace purchases cannot be returned to eCampus.com. Contact the seller directly for inquiries; if no response within two days, contact customer service.
- Additional shipping costs apply to Marketplace purchases. Review shipping costs at checkout.
Summary
Lacrosse For Dummies is the ultimate guide for fans and players of this rapidly growing sport alike. The book offers everything the beginning player needs to know, from the necessary equipment to the basic rules of the game, with explanations of the women's game and the indoor game, too. It also offers a wealth of information for the experienced player, including winning offensive and defensive strategies, along with skill-building exercises and drills. Finally, there's information on how armchair lacrosse players can get their fix of the sport on television, online, on in print.
Author Biography
Jim Hinkson has coached at every level of lacrosse, from house league to professional. He has authored five books on lacrosse and coaching. Joe Lombardi is a multimedia journalist and was named man of the year in 2008 by the Lacrosse Coaches Association of the Hudson Valley in New York.
Table of Contents
Foreword.
Introduction.
Part I: Getting Started.
Chapter 1: Lacrosse and You.
Chapter 2: Suiting Up: Buying the Right Equipment.
Chapter 3: Meeting the Team.
Chapter 4: Laying Down the (Lacrosse) Law.
Part II: Playing Lacrosse.
Chapter 5: Getting the Ball into the Goal: Developing Offensive Skills.
Chapter 6: Putting the Ball in the Goal: Shooting Fundamentals.
Chapter 7: Keeping the Ball out of the Goal: Developing Defensive Skills.
Chapter 8: Goaltending.
Chapter 9: The Possession Game.
Chapter 10: Practicing Team Offense and Defense.
Chapter 11: Calling on the Special Forces: Specialty Teams.
Chapter 12: Becoming a Better Lacrosse Player — Physically and Mentally.
Part III: Coaching Lacrosse.
Chapter 13: Fundamentals of Coaching Lacrosse.
Chapter 14: Developing Your Coaching Philosophy for the Offense.
Chapter 15: Coaching Defensively.
Part IV: Following Lacrosse: The Fan's Point of View.
Chapter 16: How to Watch Lacrosse.
Chapter 17: Getting in the Game.
Chapter 18: Keeping Up with the Pros.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 19: Ten of the Greatest Men's and Women's Lacrosse Players.
Chapter 20: Ten Reasons to Get Excited about Lacrosse.
Chapter 21: Ten Interesting Facts about Lacrosse.
Glossary.
Appendix: Resources.
Index.
An electronic version of this book is available through VitalSource.
This book is viewable on PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and most smartphones.
By purchasing, you will be able to view this book online, as well as download it, for the chosen number of days.
Digital License
You are licensing a digital product for a set duration. Durations are set forth in the product description, with "Lifetime" typically meaning five (5) years of online access and permanent download to a supported device. All licenses are non-transferable.
More details can be found here.
A downloadable version of this book is available through the eCampus Reader or compatible Adobe readers.
Applications are available on iOS, Android, PC, Mac, and Windows Mobile platforms.
Please view the compatibility matrix prior to purchase.