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Lacrosse is a lot of fun. It is easy to pick up the basics, but it takes time and practice to get very good. Men's lacrosse is not as well partcipated in, however there are some clubs around... more

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  • 30 of 31 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    wease

    5 Stars Britains Best Kept Secret 30/07/2002
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Fast, fluent game, Fab to watch, Fab to play, England got the Bronze at the last World Cup

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Nowhere near enough support in the UK

    Those of you who know me will 1) know I am sport maddddddd, and 2) know I’m a huge fan of lacrosse! Now, my loverrrrly brother has beaten me to it and already written a pretty good op on lacrosse in this category, but it’s my sport so I simply cannot leave this ciao stone unturned! However, I am going to talk specifically about ladies lacrosse. So, erm unfortunately, I think some of you will at this precise point in time be saying, “Um lacrosse? That’s the one with the… er the, oh you know that ball thing…” Sadly I have to say you are not alone and I ... more
  • 6 of 6 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Natalie

    5 Stars Visit Women's Lacrosse World Cup 2001 03/07/2001
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Entertaining to watch, fun, fast, furious, skilful game!

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Not given enough coverage on TV/Radio/Sports programmes

    Lacrosse is one of the most under-rated sports in England, whilst it has become the fastest growing sport in the US. This year sees England host the Women's Lacrosse World Cup 2001 at High Wycombe. Incase you are unfamiliar with Lacrosse, here is a brief overview. If you just want information surrounding the World Cup, please scroll down... THE (UNOFFICIAL) HISTORY Created in the 1400's by Native American Indians, Lacrosse was originally called 'Baggitaway' and played by men only. Often teams were made up of one hundred to one thousand braves on each side! The goals were usually five-hundred ... more
  • 5 of 5 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Deef11

    5 Stars Lacrosse for beginners 23/11/2002
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Fast, fun, easy to learn

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Some fitness required!

    Lacrosse is a lot of fun. It is easy to pick up the basics, but it takes time and practice to get very good. Men's lacrosse is not as well partcipated in, however there are some clubs around the country and that number is growing. I am a member of the University of Birmingham Lacrosse Club. Great people, very socialable. For complete beginners:- Lacrosse originated in America and was invented by the native americans. It was playd over large areas of land with no boundaries. The size of the pitch is not fixed and no boundary lines are used! This means the pitch is as big as you feel like ... more

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