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 show a goal keeper guarding a goal in the game of lacrosse.

Goal Keeper Guarding Goal (Lacrosse)

This illustration show a goal keeper guarding a goal in the game of lacrosse.

This illustration show the organization of the players (and umpires) on both sides of the field in a game of lacrosse.

Organization of Players in a Game of Lacrosse

This illustration show the organization of the players (and umpires) on both sides of the field in a…

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.

The crosse is a 5-6 ft long stick of light hickory wood, bent at the top like a bishop's crozier. It is used in the game lacrosse. (A. Butt; B. Collar; C. Bend; D. Tip; E. Leading String)

The Crosse (Lacrosse)

The crosse is a 5-6 ft long stick of light hickory wood, bent at the top like a bishop's crozier. It…