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History Lacrosse is North America's oldest indigenous sport. It originated in the early 15th century by the Native American from the St. Lawrence River valley.The game was called baggataway and was played to solve conflicts, heal the sicka nd give thanks to the creator.Lacrosse took the first step to becoming a legitimate sport in 1856 when the Montreal Lacrosse Club developed the first written rules. Today's women lacrosse resembles more of the original written rules, where as the men's game has evolved significantly since the original rules were written.

Rules -Each team consists of a goalie, three defenseman, three midfielders and three attackman -Men's lacrosse uses a face off on the ground to start a quarter or after a goal -Women's lacrosse uses a draw to begin half's or after a goal

Major Concepts __Cradling__- a motion of your arms and your wrists that keeps the ball secure in the pocket and ready to be passed or shot wile moving __Passing__- throwing the ball to a teammate to advance the ball __Catching__- Receiving the ball from a teammate to set up an attack __Shooting__- throwing the ball with the crosse toward the goal in an attempt to score __Scooping__- picking up a loose ball with the crosse

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