This semester the high school students were able to experience the game of lacrosse for the first time.  Students first learned some of the rules and strategy by watching the 2007 Men's NCAA lacrosse championship.  They picked up on things such as length of the game, how long the playing field was, how many players there are on each time, and many others.  They then practiced certain skills essential to playing the game successfully.  Once they were able to pass, catch, and shoot on goal, students were able to play the game.  They quickly found out that the game is a lot harder to play than it looks on television.  They also found out how tiring the game can be.  We were never able to get outside and play the game on what would have been close to a regulation sized field, but just playing in the gym wore them down.

In all, I think the students enjoyed the game and got the experience that they probably wouldn't have ever got had we not played lacrosse in p.e. class.

The 2008 Men's Lacrosse championship is played in late May and is usually televised on ESPN.  If you have never seen the game played before, I encourage you to watch.  It is an interesting and exciting game to watch.

Have a great summer.