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La crosse player running.

La crosse

La crosse player running.

This illustration shows the correct way to hold a crosse with both hands and carry the ball in lacrosse.

Correct Way to Hold a Crosse With Both Hands and Carry Ball (Lacrosse)

This illustration shows the correct way to hold a crosse with both hands and carry the ball in lacrosse.

This illustration shows an Indian crosse stick, as described by Gatlin. About fifty tribes of Indians are known to have engaged in the game of lacrosse, which they took very seriously, whole villages struggling in contest from morning till night. The goals were sometimes a mile distant, and as many as one thousand warriors are known to have taken part.

Indian Crosse Stick

This illustration shows an Indian crosse stick, as described by Gatlin. About fifty tribes of Indians…

This illustration shows the act of passing a ball in Lacrosse.

Passing Ball (Lacrosse)

This illustration shows the act of passing a ball in Lacrosse.

This illustration shows the proper technique for picking up a sift ball, with two hands on the crosse.

Picking Up Swift Ball, Two Hands (Lacrosse)

This illustration shows the proper technique for picking up a sift ball, with two hands on the crosse.

This illustration shows the proper position of an overhand shot in the sport of Lacrosse.

Position for Overhand Shot (Lacrosse)

This illustration shows the proper position of an overhand shot in the sport of Lacrosse.